Maria "Terry" Walker
September 14, 1951 ~ March 16, 2017
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Terry Walker passed away peacefully March 16, 2017 at Park Ridge Hospital. She was a loving Mother of four children, and a friend to all who met her. She was an incredibly strong woman who lived her life as a true Christian, in service of others with a selfless attitude. Terry spent most of her career as a nurse because she felt a calling to help those who were sick. Her compassion for others in their final days gave comfort to many over the years.
She is survived by her children, Clint Greene, Marc Greene, Chris Greene, and Kelly Greene Watkins; Daughters-in-Law, Charlotte Greene, and Mindy Greene; Son-in-Law Pete Watkins; grandchildren, McKenzie Greene, Ensleigh Watkins, and Alden Greene.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 23rd at Calvary Episcopal Church cemetery in Fletcher, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation in Terry's name be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life.
There are not enough words to express how dear Terry was to me. She was always so thoughtful of those around her, she had just been to my grandson’s birthday party ….I cannot believe my dear friend is gone…I will miss you dearest friend .
Clint, Chris, Mark and Kelly we are so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Dickie had met her years ago and I’m so glad we saw her in the recent past at happy occasions – Alden’s and Ensleigh’s birthday parties. Mine and your Mom’s birthdays were only a month apart (born same year also). We are thinking of you and extend our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you. Love, Dickie and Pam
We are very saddened by your loss. We pray for you and your family during this time of healing and sorrow. I have never met your mom, but knowing you, I am sure she was a great lady. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
So sorry Kelly. I met your mother at Heidi’s shower. She was a beautiful lady!
Gary, Karen and I were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a warm and caring person. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Clint, Chris, Marc and Kelly, my heart aches for you but just know this, your Mom loved you very much and was so proud of you. My thoughts are with you. Love, Bobbie Jordan
May you find peace with your mother’s passing. Remember the good times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and we all loved her. She was wonderful to me and I will truly miss her. I am praying for peace and comfort for each of you.
I am thinking of you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of all of you and your mom.
We were shocked this morning to read of Kelly’s mother’s passing. Losing such a bright and vibrant star from one’s life will leave an empty space. But looking around at those she loved and nurtured can help remind us of some of her gifts.
Terry was a blessing in my life for over 25 years, a dear friend. We worked together as nurses at times through the years, she was a great one, full of knowledge and compassion. She had a tremendous sense of humor, my best laughs were always with her. Terry was a wonderful mother, consistently there for her children, such a blessing to all of them. I will miss her terribly, I’m thankful I was able to say goodbye to her. I pray for comfort and peace for all her family. I’m thrilled that she’s with Jesus and am thankful I’ll see her again.
I am so sorry about the passing of Terry. She was the sweetest person and she help me when my mother was so sick and we thought she was going to die. She was always concerned about my mom and I hated it when she left Dr. Johnson she was the best nurse he ever had. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry was a very fine human being! I grew up knowing her, (and her brothers and lil sister) in the mountains of Little Switzerland, North Carolina as her parents had a summer place & farm there with Cattle.
She was a lovely person who always cared about others. My parents also had a summer place just up the road from ‘The Walkers’ place!
She will truly be missed and will always be remembered by many –
I still remember how she used to park and old Green Car with Yellow Daisies all over it close to where the Newspaper was in Spruce Pine, N.C. until it was noticed and appeared in the local paper..
The information grapevine is truly a marvelous thing! I am (was) Terry’s oldest adopted sister; Mary Lynn Walker … and oldest sibling of Jody, Chris, Pete, and Marty. My last contact with Terry was in 1976, when her married name was Greene. I lived in NJ at the time, she lived with two sons in NC. We lost contact when I moved to CA in 1977. My numerous efforts to reconnect with her, over the years, never came to fruition. Apparently she remarried (Medford), but subsequently resumed her adopted maiden name (Walker) in later life.
Recalling her from childhood … she was critically ill with asthma for many years. I remember being awake with her some nights, singing songs and telling stories, as she struggled to breathe. I shall always recall her joy in speaking with, and about her imaginary friends … ta ta, blah blah, and blee blee! Her most precious doll was a Raggedy Ann.
I’m sorry – to not have been informed of her passing last month, in time to be present for services. I have been ‘absent’ (banished/disowned) from this branch of the Walker family unit since 1964 … via directives from the family matriarch (who died recently, in February), but – due to the kindness of a younger cousin, have been fortunate to have resumed contact with another Walker cousin, since 2009 … it was she (in VA) who informed me of my sister’s death, who learned of this from her youngest brother (in AL).
I’m sorry that my sister died, without me having a chance to say farewell. Family feuds do so much emotional damage! and in the end? we all ‘end up’ in the same situation – dead, and gone from this earth journey. I trust that she will RIP.