Rosie Mae Walker

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 12:05 PM

By Holly Stover

Rosie Mae Walker, age 92, Washburn, Missouri

Rosie Mae Walker, age 92, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born July 5, 1930 in Washburn, Missouri the daughter of James and Jessie (VonStiers) Hayworth. In 1948 in she was united in marriage to Roger Walker, who preceded her in death in 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Randy Walker; three brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald Walker and his wife Carol of Wichita, Kansas and Robert Walker and his wife Teresa of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

At the age of seventeen Rosie moved to Wichita, Kansas where she lived with her sister, Jean working various jobs to support herself. It was while working at Cessna Aircraft Company that she met Roger. She later attained her CNA certification and the remaining forty years of her life was spent taking care of others, which she loved doing. Rosie enjoyed cooking, crocheting, crafts, Grand Ole Opry music and going to the casino. She was always willing to help anyone that was in need. Her family was her pride and joy and they always came first.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Reverend Jim Erwin will conduct the services. Burial will be at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

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