Patricia M. Walker, 83, Gillett, died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at her home in Wells Township.
She was born June 16, 1933 in South Waverly, a daughter of Wayne Talada and Sodonia (Youinsky) Talada Holbert.
Patricia was the wife of Earl W. Walker and celebrated 64 years of marriage on February 21st.
She had worked as a home health aide at Elcor and Ameri Care.
Patricia enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and embroidering. She helped the American Cancer Society and the Heart Association with collecting donations. Patricia loved her family and was the matriarch.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Earl; son, John (Barb Craig) Walker, Towanda; three daughters, Sharon (Phil) Brown, Sandy Wolf, both of Gillett, and Anna (John) Moretz, Millerton; son-in-law, Kenneth Eighmey, Millerton; daughter-in-law, Debbie Walker, Gillett; brothers, Tom (Betty) Holbert and Albert (Phyllis) Holbert both of Rome; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; a great great grandson.
She was born June 16, 1933 in South Waverly, a daughter of Wayne Talada and Sodonia (Youinsky) Talada Holbert.
Patricia was the wife of Earl W. Walker and celebrated 64 years of marriage on February 21st.
She had worked as a home health aide at Elcor and Ameri Care.
Patricia enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and embroidering. She helped the American Cancer Society and the Heart Association with collecting donations. Patricia loved her family and was the matriarch.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Earl; son, John (Barb Craig) Walker, Towanda; three daughters, Sharon (Phil) Brown, Sandy Wolf, both of Gillett, and Anna (John) Moretz, Millerton; son-in-law, Kenneth Eighmey, Millerton; daughter-in-law, Debbie Walker, Gillett; brothers, Tom (Betty) Holbert and Albert (Phyllis) Holbert both of Rome; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; a great great grandson.
Patricia was predeceased by daughters, Rita Walker in 2015 and Mary Lou Walker in 1959; son, Michael Walker in 2008; sisters, Alberta Wolcott, Ina Dildine and Beatrice Roberts; brothers, Ollie and Jim Talada; son-in-law, Norman Wolf in 2007, and daughter-in-law, Deb Walker in 2007.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 10, 2017 from Noon to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA.
Funeral services will follow at the funeral chapel at 2:00 pm with Jennifer Wolf officiating.
Burial will be in Jobs Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Food Panty, Millerton, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
