Marjory Ellen Walters, age 85 of Charleston and formerly of Ashmore, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 while at Charleston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at noon today, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Pastor Scott Sims officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Ashmore Cemetery in Ashmore. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or services, or may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.

Marjory was born June 12, 1931 in Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Emma (Darling) Adams. She married her high school sweetheart, Harry Edward Walters on February 21, 1948 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and they shared 59 years of marriage and friendship prior to his death on July 9, 2007. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Michael Walters and wife Helen of Highland, IL; Barbara Bunten and husband Bill of Oakland, IL; Mary Isbell and husband Kirk of rural Charleston; and Ernie Walters of Ashmore; 9 grandchildren, Todd Walters, Rachel (Dan) Allen, Eric (Wednesday) Walters, Wes Hughes, Chad (Teresa) Hughes, Kasey (Scott) Pitstick, Jason (Mindy) Isbell, Lauren Walters and Andrew Walters; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild with another on the way; two sisters, Jean (Rollie) Kloer and Judy (Herb) Mullens, all of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Mirl Smith and a brother, Elijah Adams.

Marjory graduated from Charleston Township High School in 1949 and was a 10 year employee of General Electric in Mattoon. She was a woman who was devoted to her family as they were the center of her life - they always came first. She cherished her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, creating a warm and loving home for those she loved. She was a wonderful cook and will be remembered for her delicious homemade noodles and pies. She and Ed spent their summers tending to their wonderful vegetable gardens and Marjory spent countless hours canning its produce. They also enjoyed numerous evenings together playing BINGO at the VFW and the joy of many family vacations. She also enjoyed crocheting, solving crossword puzzles and a good cup of coffee. Marjory’s family will cherish these loving memories along with numerous others as they reflect on their many special times shared.
(Adams Funeral Chapel Dec/2016)