Florence T. Walker

Mrs. Florence T. Walker transitioned peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.

Mrs. Walker was born in Petersburg, Va., on Aug. 29, 1916, the fourth child of Robert and Augusta Tate.

As a superior student, Mrs. Walker excelled in mathematics and science. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1932, and enrolled in Virginia State College (University). She received both undergraduate and a graduate degree in mathematics.

Mrs. Walker was a legendary educator in the classroom. Her students appreciated her dedication and her commitment to excellence. These factors propelled her students to heights in medicine, law, technology, science and the arts.

She received Christ at an early age begin baptized at First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, in Petersburg, Va. Once retired, she traveled extensively, spending several years in California with her devoted son, Adelbert, and grandson, Justin.

She leaves a legacy to cherish of commitment and service to God.

She is survived by her son, Adelbert and his wife, Cassandra; grandson, Justin; sister, Alice; devoted friends, Mrs. Sadie B. Gist, Mrs. Arnold Westbook and Mrs. Carla Hinton; and cousins, other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Church Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., eulogist.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at the funeral establishment.

The family will also receive friends at 733 Court St., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-733-3322.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Walker at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.