Obituary for Sarah Elizabeth Walker (Roper)
Sarah Elizabeth Walker, 96, of Kearneysville. WV passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born March 2, 1926, in Kearneysville. She was the daughter of the late John Roper and Nannie Roper (Fox). She was married to John J. Walker, Sr.
Sarah worked in housekeeping at the VA Medical Center and did domestic work. She was a member of Mt. Zion UMC. She was a member of the Methodist women, usher board, Rainbow Mass Choir, Marshall Holley Post American Legion, Bethel Chapter No. 38 O.E.S., Jolly Fifteen and Kiwanis. She and her husband John received the 35th Star from former Gov. Joe Manchin.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Diggs (Harlan); sons, John J. Walker, Jr., Terry L. Walker (Margaret), and Michael T. Walker (Vicky); six grandchildren, Melissa, Jeffrey (Samantha), John (Kristen), Philip, and Kevin; and seven great-grandchildren, Sydney, Destiny, Tyren, Isabella, Brooklyn, Rylan and Kylan.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, John, and James; sisters, Celena Carter, Francis Grantham, Mary Mason and Velda Brown; and one grandchild, Terry Lee.
Sarah enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies were church activities, gardening and family trips. She enjoyed her family and grandchildren and spoiling all kids. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to Hospice of the Panhandle.
Funeral Service will be held at Brown Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 with Pastor Ed Hall officiating.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Brown Funeral Home.
Sarah worked in housekeeping at the VA Medical Center and did domestic work. She was a member of Mt. Zion UMC. She was a member of the Methodist women, usher board, Rainbow Mass Choir, Marshall Holley Post American Legion, Bethel Chapter No. 38 O.E.S., Jolly Fifteen and Kiwanis. She and her husband John received the 35th Star from former Gov. Joe Manchin.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Diggs (Harlan); sons, John J. Walker, Jr., Terry L. Walker (Margaret), and Michael T. Walker (Vicky); six grandchildren, Melissa, Jeffrey (Samantha), John (Kristen), Philip, and Kevin; and seven great-grandchildren, Sydney, Destiny, Tyren, Isabella, Brooklyn, Rylan and Kylan.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, John, and James; sisters, Celena Carter, Francis Grantham, Mary Mason and Velda Brown; and one grandchild, Terry Lee.
Sarah enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies were church activities, gardening and family trips. She enjoyed her family and grandchildren and spoiling all kids. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to Hospice of the Panhandle.
Funeral Service will be held at Brown Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 with Pastor Ed Hall officiating.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Arrangements made by Brown Funeral Home.