Mary "Grizzell" Walter

Mary "Grizzell" Walter obituary, Christopher, IL

Mary "Grizzell" Walter

Mary Walter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher on Feb. 10, 2026.
Mary (Grizzell) Walter, 77, of Christopher, passed away on Saturday February 7, 2026 at her son's home. Mary was born on April 20, 1948 in Johnston City, IL to Charles Oren and Wilma Javana (Hicks) Grizzell. She is survived by her children Ray and Carrie Walter of Royalton, sons, Dylan and Scott, Colin Walter of Benton, Charles and Lynette Walter of North Carolina, son Brent and daughter Taylor, Tammy and Mike Mayfield of Oklahoma, daughters, Mikey and McKenzie, Thomas and Teresa Walter of Christopher, sons Terry, Thomas Jr. and daughter Shanna; great grandchildren Avery, Amelia, Beckett, Payton, Landry, Mac, Gryson, Cooper and Javana Rose; siblings Dallas (Mildred) Grizzell of Johnston City, IL and Gary (Alfreda) Grizzell of Pinckneyville. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Martin, parents, three brothers Charles "Bud" Grizzell, Lyman "Chick" Grizzell and Scott Grizzell and one sister Betty Mae Long. Her wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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