Armolene G. Walker, age 81, of Willard, Missouri formerly of Warsaw passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on October 22, 1943 in Warsaw, the daughter of Henry W. Smith and Dortha (Sumners) Smith. Armolene grew up in the Warsaw area and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1961. She was employed at Unitog Manufacturing from 1966 until her retirement in 1999 after thirty-three years of service.
On September 15, 1962 she was united in marriage to Leroy Henry Walker. Following their marriage, they made their home in the Warsaw area until 2019 when they moved to Willard, Missouri to be closer to their daughter. During their time in Willard, she enjoyed going to the Cowboy Church, the Ladies Bible Study and being with the family. Her and Leroy loved traveling and going to the Rocky Mountains.
Armolene is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers; Eldon, Lester, Elbert, Delbert and Darrell Smith, three sisters; infant twin sisters, Mearl and Pearl Smith that passed at birth and Leona McNutt.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy Walker, of the home, a son Keith B. Walker (Teresa), of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter, Pamela K. Shank (Scott), of Willard, Missouri, two granddaughters; Jessica Santoya, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Kristina Plank (Ethan), of Willard and a grandson, Joshua Shank (Kristie), of Springfield, Missouri. She had five great grandchildren whom she adored; Stone, Sky and Scarlett Santoya of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Riley and Payton Shank, of Springfield, Missouri.
Also surviving are three brothers; Clifton Smith, Ronnie Smith and Ivan Smith, all of Warsaw and three sisters; Sharlene Kellner, of Lebanon, Missouri, Vaneta Glenn and Joyce Cardwell, both of Warsaw, numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, Missouri. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow the funeral at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Lincoln.
