Mary Lucille Walker

Mary Lucille Walker, 93 of Kirksville, passed away Wednesday, November 3 ^rd , 2021 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.

The daughter of John William and Mildred Mary (Karns) Perrin, she was born June 26 ^th , 1928 in Marshalltown, IA. On October 22 ^nd , 1949 in Kirksville, she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Walker.

Mary is survived by her sons, Alan Dale Walker and wife Jane Finney, DO and David Paul Walker and wife Traci; Daughters, Dorthy Ann Walker and Mary Jane Walker-Smith; Grandchildren, Ethan Paul Smith and wife Sarah, Dillon Christopher Walker, Sarah Danielle Walker and Jamie Marie Walker; Great Grandchildren, Malachi and Chance Smith; Brothers, Donald Perrin and Clarence Perrin and wife Darlene; and Sister, Dorthy Floyd and husband William.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, William and Mildred; infant son, Tommy; and sister, Dorris Carrel.

Mary grew up on the farm in Marshalltown. She moved with her family to Kirksville in 1940, graduating from Kirksville High School in 1946. After high school, she went to nursing school at what is now ATSU. She went on to work at Laughlin Hospital in the Pediatric department for many years. She was very patient about her work and loved children. After retirement, Mary loved quilting, camping, being on the farm and gardening. She was especially fond of growing flowers. She also enjoyed all her family events. She loved her family and also her dog Pollyanna.

Mary was a member of the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church and the Peacemakers quilting group.

Mary will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer unreal Home; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com.