Mary E. Walker

Herrin- Mary Elizabeth Walker, 88, of Herrin, passed away at 2:15 AM, Thursday, May 2, 2007 at Herrin Hospital. Mary was born on January 10, 1919 in Herrin to Albert John & Mary (Steinle) Will. She married Jack A. Walker on February 10, 1937 in Herrin. He survives in Herrin. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Survivors include: Husband- Jack A. Walker of Herrin Daughter & son in law- Jacqueline & James McNew of Herrin Son & daughter in law- I.W. Bill & Linda Bione-Walker of Cherryville, NC Daughter & son in law- Judy & Gary Brandon of Herrin Nine Grandchildren: Mary Catherine Reynolds of Carbondale Judy Reynolds of Herrin Christopher Reynolds of Herrin Tammy Wallace & husband William of Cherryville, NC Scott Walker & wife Alisha of Marion, VA Doug Brandon & wife Tara of Herrin Mark Walker & wife Julie of Carlyle Susan Heseman & husband Pat of Nashville, IL Jennifer Pelker & husband Jim of Tamaroa Eleven Great Grandchildren- Jennifer, Anthony, Libby, Matthew, Jenna, Haeli, Emily, Olivia, Quentin, Hannah & Abbie Brother- Martin Will of Herrin Sister- Bede Sadler of Salina, KS Daughter in law- Judy Walker (Coultas) & husband Joe of Woodlawn Several nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, one son; Rodger Walker, grandchildren; Joe Reynolds & Anthony Walker, sisters; Jeannetta Gualdoni & Christine Griffin, three brothers; John Albert Will, Monsignor Irvin Will & Robert Will. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 Am until time of service, Saturday at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Renovation Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.