1949
Barbara
2017
Barbara Faye (Ash) Walker
April 2, 1949 — November 13, 2017
Barbara Faye (Ash) Walker, 68, a long time resident of Throckmorton, TX, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, Throckmorton with Rev. Peter Bradfield officiating. Burial will follow services at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. A visitation is planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 15 2017, at the funeral home, 107 N Austin, Throckmorton, TX.
Barbara was born April 2, 1949 in Olney, to Oneta (Cooper) and Hartsell Ash. She was a graduate of Throckmorton High School class of 1967 whom she was very proud of, and later graduated from North Texas State University. She married Maurice Walker on August 23, 1969 in Throckmorton, TX. Barbara taught for 25 years at Dallas, Throckmorton, and Olney ISD's. She enjoyed attending Delta Kappa Gamma meetings, reading, cooking, ceramics, and sewing. She played the piano and served as the church organist for over 40 years, and played for countless weddings and funerals.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice Walker of Throckmorton; two sons, Reece Walker of Whiteface, and Russell Walker and wife Lindsey of Knox City; daughter, Rebecca Sell and husband Loren of Jacksboro; two sisters, Connie Ray and husband Gary of Throckmorton, and Dee Ann Herring and husband Mike of Burleson; brother, Thomas Ash and wife Renee of Throckmorton; eight grandchildren, Jared Hutchens, Jessica Walker, Juleigh Walker, Jacob Walker, Kenadee Sell, Luke Walker, Raylee Walker, and Ashton Walker; two great-grandchildren, Kason Hutchens, and Hudson Vasquez; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oneta and Hartsell Thomas Ash, Sr.
Memorials can be given in Barbara's name to St. Judes Children's Hospital: P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or The Ronald McDonald House Charities: 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.
Barbara was born April 2, 1949 in Olney, to Oneta (Cooper) and Hartsell Ash. She was a graduate of Throckmorton High School class of 1967 whom she was very proud of, and later graduated from North Texas State University. She married Maurice Walker on August 23, 1969 in Throckmorton, TX. Barbara taught for 25 years at Dallas, Throckmorton, and Olney ISD's. She enjoyed attending Delta Kappa Gamma meetings, reading, cooking, ceramics, and sewing. She played the piano and served as the church organist for over 40 years, and played for countless weddings and funerals.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice Walker of Throckmorton; two sons, Reece Walker of Whiteface, and Russell Walker and wife Lindsey of Knox City; daughter, Rebecca Sell and husband Loren of Jacksboro; two sisters, Connie Ray and husband Gary of Throckmorton, and Dee Ann Herring and husband Mike of Burleson; brother, Thomas Ash and wife Renee of Throckmorton; eight grandchildren, Jared Hutchens, Jessica Walker, Juleigh Walker, Jacob Walker, Kenadee Sell, Luke Walker, Raylee Walker, and Ashton Walker; two great-grandchildren, Kason Hutchens, and Hudson Vasquez; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oneta and Hartsell Thomas Ash, Sr.
Memorials can be given in Barbara's name to St. Judes Children's Hospital: P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or The Ronald McDonald House Charities: 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.
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