Lucy Mae Massey Walker

Lucy Mae Massey Walker, 96, of 1152 Fieldcrest Road, passed away Thursday morning, July 12, 2012, at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, July 15, at Draper Christian Church. Burial will follow in Danview Cemetery.

Mrs. Walker was born September 17, 1915 in Henry County, VA, daughter of the late Peter Marshall and Berta Haynes Massey. She was the oldest living member of Draper Christian Church where she was part of the Ladies Love Circle. Mrs. Walker was a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills and a member of their 25 Year Club.

She is survived by her sons, Earnest Walker and wife, Deloris of Eden, Ralph Walker and wife, Ellie of Marietta, GA, Lawrence Walker of Eden and Robert Walker and wife, Elizabeth of Eden; daughter, Linda Axsom and husband, J. B. of Haines, AK; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Cindy Walker of Wilmington; and niece, Lavonne Hunter and husband, Ernie of Eden;

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Walker; son, Wayne Walker; and brother, Elbert Massey.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Earnest, at 116 Dillard Court in Eden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Draper Christian Church, 1116 Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com