Viola Alexander Walker
February 6, 1924 ~ December 25, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Viola Alexander Walker, 88, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2012, at her home.
She was a native of Buncombe Co., the daughter of the late Verly and Florence Alexander.
Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Leicester High School in 1943, where she was a member of the 1942 women's basketball team that won the first Buncombe County Championship.
Viola and her husband enjoyed traveling and square dancing together for over 40 years. She loved her flower gardens and raising raspberries.
She is survived by her husband Roy Walker, to whom she was married for 70 years; son Tony Walker; daughter Deanna Rice; grandchildren Jeff Rice and Robin Rice; great-grandchildren Alex Rice, Makenzie Rice, and Brayden Rice; and great-great grandchild Adalynn Dale Rice.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. James V. King officiating. Interment will follow at the Leicester Episcopal Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all Viola’s family. Her and Roy have been like Grandparents to me. It is a sad day to loose such a wonderful person, but God picked a very good Angel to join him. We will all see her again one day, although it don’t make it easier to loose her. She is in a much better place than we are, she has no pain or no sorrow. I love you Roy, take care of yourself, you know she would fuss at you if you didn’t!!!!!Friends always Lisa Conley Misti and Samantha Davis and Chris Macdonald
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Roy and all Viola’s family. It is so hard too loose a loved one. Viola and Roy have both been such a good friend to us for a very long time. We spent a month together back in 1988 traveling together out West on atrip that will be cherished forever. We spent several Saturday nights playing cards and having a great time. We’ve been to the beach on several occasions together, they were a lot of fun. We love you Viola and Roy. You take care of yourself Roy, cause you know she would want you to!!! JB and Lenda Wyatt
Thinking of all of you! Just can’t believe that we were celebrating our Christmas on Saturday with Viola and Roy. She will surely be missed. Our hearts are heavy tonight as we reflex on loving memories. Rex & Alice
..e Walker family, So very sorry for your sudden loss of a very sweet lady. I visited with her a few months ago when she was a patient at St Josephs (where i work) and at previous REEVES reunions, where her presence will surely be missed. Praying you find comfort in the beautiful life she lived and the cherished memories you carry in your heart.
Roy, Deanna, and Tony, We will all miss your Mom and Wife so much. We are so sad and know that she sits at the most beautiful garden ever. Love and Blessings to you, in this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything. Love LaChance family
Deanna and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. May the Lord provide comfort and peace. All my love and prayers!
So sorry to learn of Viola’s passing. I worked with her many years ago at American Enka in the Nylon Lab. She was such a wonderful and sweet lady and such joy to work with. God’s Blessing to the Walker family.
So sorry to hear of your loss.my prayer`s to the family
Deanna and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Cathy Johnson