Obituary for Mother Alberta Singleton Walker
Mother Walker was born on October 10, 1931 in Jonesville, FL. She was the daughter of the late Alphonso Singleton and Rosa Buchanan. On August 1, 1949 , she was joined in holy matrimony to the late Elder Barney M. Walker, Sr. They were blessed to celebrate 56 years of marriage together.
Mother Walker attended school in Alachua County, graduating from Old Lincoln High School. She accepted Jesus Christ in her life and faithfully served many years in the Church of God By Faith as a member of Newnans Lake, Hopewell and Fairbanks. She served in various capacities including First Lady of Hopewell and Fairbanks, Mother's Board, Choir Member and Usher (National, District and Local Usher Board). As a devoted wife and mother, she affectionately nurtured and supported her family as a Homemaker.
Predeceased by: husband, Elder Barney Walker Sr.; sisters, Theola Hines and Alene Nattiel; brother, Alphonso Singleton Jr.; daughter-in-law, Betsy Walker.
Memories remain in the hearts of: daughter, Vernell Bryant, Jonesboro, GA; sons, Barney Walker Jr., Rev. Bernard Walker (Cathy), Ronnie Walker, Albert Walker (Nannette), Charles "Tony" Walker (Ann), all of Gainesville, FL, and Carlos Walker (Davonne), Tampa, FL; sister, Annese Spencer (Albert), Lynchburg, VA; brother-in-law, George Walker (Joan), Alachua, FL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren; close friend, Mother Nazalee Hicks, spiritual sons and daughters and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
28
Sep
2:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Gainesville
727 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Visitation
Friday
28
Sep
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Fairbanks Church of God By Faith
6901 NE 57th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
Service
Saturday
29
Sep
11:00 AM
Fairbanks Church of God By Faith
6901 NE 57th Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
Cemetery Details
Location
Forest Meadows Cemetery - Central
4100 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32606
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