Sarah F. Walker

Sarah Frances Walker, 97 of Cincinnati, Ohio peacefully departed this life on December 9, 2012. Born August 11,1915 in Etowah Tennessee. She is predeceased by her parents James and Bertha Cobb, husband Edward Walker and 3 siblings.

Growing up she attended the Mt Olive AME church. She joined The Metropolitan Baptist Church in Cincinnati in 1958 under the leadership of Rev. Junius Maupin. She remained a faithful member until her health no longer allowed her attendance. She loved The Lord, and served in many capacities.

She worked at various jobs during her life. Finally retiring from the Jewish Hospital in 1980 after being there for 20 years. Retirement opened the door for her to devote more time to the church, joining a bible study group and traveling to visit and spend more time with out of state family members. Post retirement she welcomed another grandchild and eventually 5 great grand children.

She loved her family dearly and was always there for them. She was always in attendance to celebrate holidays, births, graduations, weddings and family gatherings. In spite of failing health she attended family functions in her wheelchair. She always inquired about the well being of her loved ones, even in her last days.

She leaves a heart broken family who will cherish her memory and deeply grieve her loss, daughter, Amy Williams; grandson, Kenneth Waller, and granddaughters, Adrienne Kennedy and Felicia Williams. In addition to five great grand children, Joviah, Kemaya, Khari, Jalil and Kanayah who affectionately referred to Sarah as "Great Granny".