Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Walker, Virginia March 3, 1959
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, Mar 21,1959
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia (Jennie) Walker, were held Sunday at New 
Central Baptist Church, with the Rev. W. B. Westbrook, officiating, assisted by 
the Revs. Allen and Morgan.  Mrs. Walker died Tuesday, March 3, at her 
residence, 1006 Joyce street, after a long illness.

A native of Brunswick County, VA, she had lived in Norfolk more than 50 years.  
She was the daughter of William and Mrs. Libby Ann Haskins, and widow of Roscoe 
Walker.

Mrs. Walker who was called the “mother” of New Central Baptist Church, was 
formerly active in the church choir, Sunday school and missionary circles.  She 
held membership in the United Order of Tents, Naomi Chapter 31, and J.R.G. and 
J.U.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Carrie Banks, of Norfolk;  two 
granddaughters, Mrs. A. M. Ellis, of Norfolk;  Mrs. Sarah Larson, of New York 
City;  one niece, Mrs. Lola Savage and one nephew, Gurney Haskins, both of 
Norfolk.

Burial was at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Berkley, with the Pretlow Funeral Home in 
charge.


Additional Comments:
Mt Olive Cemetery

not on cemetery listing


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