Obituary: Sandra Lou Walker

Sandra Lou Walker, age 67, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Methodist Medical Center.

She was born December 16, 1946, in Oak Ridge, the daughter of Hubert Britton and Billie Hawkins Britton.

Mrs. Walker had worked at the Methodist Medical Center as a unit secretary for many years. Prior to that, she was the dental assistant for Dr. Glenn Greer for many years. She was involved with the Mommy To Mommy Program through the hospital and also was active with the Oak Ridge Women’s Club, and she was a longtime member of the Jaycette’s. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and anything having to do with the outdoors and nature. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Stephen Britton, and grandson, Nicholas Gibson.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Emmett J. Walker; son, Matthew Walker and wife Autumn of Knoxville; daughter, Susan Walker Gibson and husband Joey of Paducah, Kentucky; brother, Mike Britton and wife Pam of Knoxville; sister, Pam Rule, and sisters-in-law, Sharon Bivens and husband Kenny, and Theresa Walker, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Megan and Emma Gibson of Paducah, Kentucky, and Madelyn Blevins and Jackson Walker, both of Knoxville; and numerous special nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 30, 2014, from 5–7 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m. with Dr. Glen Sullivan officiating. Family and friends will meet on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a graveside service.

The family asks that memorials be made in her memory to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036, or to the Second Harvest Food Bank, 136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, TN 37801.

An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.