Deborah Walker, 65, of Sulphur Springs passed away June 29, 2020 at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at North Jefferson Church of Christ in Mount Pleasant with Kris Groda officiating.
Deborah Kay Ward Walker was born Sept. 14, 1954 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late James and Ileta Sifford Ward. She was raised and attended school in Sulphur Springs. She married Rex Walker on Oct. 30, 1973.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Walker, on Feb. 19, 2002 and brother, Mike Ward.
She was a member of the North Jefferson Church of Christ in Mount Pleasant. Her hobbies included gardening and sewing. She was a talented painter and enjoyed painting restoration. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and the rock of her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Rex Walker of Sulphur Springs; son, Chris Walker and wife Allie of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Tesha Walker and wife Doreen Jennings of Sulphur Springs; brother, Barry Ward of Greenville; sister, Pam Nordin and Robert Sires of Sulphur Springs; three grandchildren and one soon-to-be grandchild; and five great-grandchildren.