Helen Marlene Walton, 80, of Boonesville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 22, 1933, in Albemarle County, to the late Henry T. Gibson and Florence Via Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Walton; four brothers, Junior Bee, Merrill, Jimmy, and Chestley; and one sister, Opal Rouse. She is survived by two sisters, Thelma Smith of Birmingham, Alabama, and Victoria Jones of Dinwiddie, Virginia. Marlene was a wonderful loving mother who will be truly missed by her three daughters, Connie Morris and her husband, Donnie, Rita Walton and her husband, Steve Barnett, and a devoted daughter, Bonnie Bailey and her husband, Glenn, whom cared for her during her lengthy illness; four sons, Wade Walton and his wife, Debbie, Ted Walton, Tommy Walton, and Ricky Walton. She leaves behind six grandsons, Scott Walton, Erik Walton and his wife, Crystal, Chad Walton and his wife, Rachel, Shawn Walton, Wade Walton, and Darren Powell; one granddaughter, Crystal Hubbard and her husband, C.J.; and 10 great-grandchildren, one of which brought a special light to her heart, Zoey Hubbard. Marlene made Albemarle County her home for her entire life. She loved playing cards, making apple butter and cooking for family gatherings. She was a good friend to many and never met a stranger. The family wishes to thank Dr. Benjamin Sneed and his staff at the University of Virginia Third Floor East who were all wonderful to our mother and our family. We would also like to thank the staff at Charlottesville Health and Rehab for their kindness and care during her last days. A special thank you for her guardian angel, Sylvia, for her wonderful care of our mother. Flowers are welcomed or contributions may be made to Prize Hill Cemetery. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Prize Hill Church. The Reverend Greg Anderson and the Reverend Josh Shifflett will be officiating. Interment to follow at Prize Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Teague Funeral Home.