Claudette Maxine Walker
February 20, 1939 ~ December 5, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Claudette Maxine Jones Walker, 69, of 17 Killian Road, Asheville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2008, at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospitals.
Mrs. Walker was a native of Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Claude James and Louise Bowles Jones. She was formerly employed in the produce department of Ingles on Merrimon Avenue and she was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Walker; one daughter, Karen Walker Rhoades and her husband, Randy, of Chincoteague Island, VA; one son, Richard W. Walker, Jr., and his wife, Diane, of Candler; three grandchildren, Ryan Patrick Walker and his wife, Stephanie, Lauren Leigh Walker, and Courtney Anna Rhoades; one great-grandson, Jason Thomas Walker; one sister, Patsy Harwood of Asheville; and one niece, Tammy Harwood.
The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Lewis Gibson and Roy Rigdon officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building one, Asheville, NC 28801, or to the Lupus Foundation, PO Box 9212, Asheville, NC 28815.
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Richard, Pat and Family:
My deepest sympathy to each of you and your family. Claudette, my twin sister Evolyn and I were very close in our days at Biltmore High.
Evolyn passed away January 5, 2004 at Wake Forest Hospital after having a bone marrow transplant. I know she is with our Lord and Savior.
I will have you in my prayers.
Dear Richard and Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of Claudette. We always enjoyed visiting with you and her when we were in Asheville. Though we are unable to be with you in person you are in our hearts and prayers. May God watch over you and hear all the prayers. May he give you strenght, love, peace, and keep you in his loving hands with comfort and memories that last forever. Know that God is always there. We love you! May God Bless you and always keep you near.
We love you,
Ted and Bobbie Holcombe
Richard, I received an email from Shirley Colagerakis this morning and was so sorry to learn of Claudette’s death. Claudette was always so good to my parents and I truly appreciate her kindness toward them. She will be missed -and especially during the holidays, it is even harder to give them up. Please extend my sympathies and love to the family.
Dear Richard and Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of Claudette. She was a wonderful person and we know she will be greatly missed.May God Bless each of you and keep you in His loving hands. You have our prayers, love, and Deepest Sympathy.
With love,
Harry and Sharon Pack
To the Walker Family, I am so sorry to hear about Claudette. I worked with her at Ingles. We had such great times there. She always had a smile on her face. She always talked about her kids so I know she is SO proud of her grandkids. Your Family is in my thoughts and prayers. Let GOD’s loving arms embrace you especially at this time of year.
To Richard Walker and family,
It is with sadness that we hear of Claudettes passing and we offer our condolences and deepest sympathies to you and your family. My son Billy also sends you his regards and enjoyed visiting with you and Claudette this past summer and talking about the history of the area at your yard sale. Bless you and the wonderful memories you share with Claudette as she starts her new life in Heaven. Your neighbor and friend, Lauretta and Billy Warlick
To the Family of Claudette Walker,
My heart goes out to you. Claudette will truly be missed. I worked with her at Citizens Home Center. We were such a close knit family at Citizens. I can’t describe to you how much fun we use to have. She talked about her family all the time and enjoyed having you all in her life. Always happy and willing to lend a hand. Please take care and know that God is with you.
Dear Walker Family,
With our deepest sympathy, your family remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
(Tammy Harwood’s co-workers)
Victoria Roehl and staff at Mission
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Dear Richard, Karen, and Richard Jr, I am so sorry to hear of Claudette’s passing, though it has been a very long times since we have been in touch, I do remember with pleasure the good times we had many years ago. She was always such a joy to talk with and I know the family has many wonderful memories to share in the times to come. God Bless all of you and the grand children, and great grands too.Our thoughts and love are with you and we certainly share in your sorrow. With love, Shirley and Gus
Richard, Rick and Karen, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Claudette. I know your hearts will have a vacant spot from the emptiness you will feel with her passing. Yet, the memory of her life with you will live within your souls always. I have many fond memories of our teenage years, especially at Beaverdam Baptist Church and I remember the devotion Richard and Claudette had for one another during those very early and tender years of their commitment to one another. I remember the little green mobile home in which they first lived at Grace, then they moved over to the duplex on Ottari and finally to Killian Road. May God Bless each of you as you mourn Claudette’s passing.
Cousin Rex Redmon