In Memory of
Emily Frances Thomas Walker

WALKER, EMILY THOMAS – age 94, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Shannondale Health Care Center. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Knoxville, Fellowship and Disciple Class, United Methodist Women, and in her spare time she was an avid Bridge player, and loved to travel. Most important in her life, she said, were her faith, family, friends, and having fun. Preceded in death by husband, John S. Walker, Jr.; and brothers, Jack Thomas and Richard Thomas. She is survived by children, John S. "Jack" and wife Jan Walker, and Emily Ann and husband Rick Norris; grandchildren, Chris...
WALKER, EMILY THOMAS – age 94, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Shannondale Health Care Center. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Knoxville, Fellowship and Disciple Class, United Methodist Women, and in her spare time she was an avid Bridge player, and loved to travel. Most important in her life, she said, were her faith, family, friends, and having fun. Preceded in death by husband, John S. Walker, Jr.; and brothers, Jack Thomas and Richard Thomas. She is survived by children, John S. "Jack" and wife Jan Walker, and Emily Ann and husband Rick Norris; grandchildren, Chris Walker, John Walker, and Craig Norris; sister-in-law, Peggy Thomas, of Chattanooga; and nieces, Lynn Reynolds and Mary Jane Ruch. The family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church of Knoxville, on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM. Family and friends will meet Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:45pm at Woodlawn Cemetery for a 1:00 PM interment. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rhea of Sunshine, 400 Greenway Blvd., Dayton, TN 37321 or to First United Methodist Church of Knoxville, 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.