Rebecca Magnolia Garrison Walker died, Friday, January 11, 2002 in Dumas, Texas. Memorials Services including rites by the Dalhart Chapter No. 1051, Order of Eastern Star will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 10, 2002 at Lakeview United Methodist Church with Ron Kelley Minister of Lakeview United Methodist Church of Dalhart, Texas Officiating.

Survivors include a son; Grover Walker of Las Vegas, NV and 1 sister-in-law, Irene Lee of Lake Havasu, AZ; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Rebecca was proceeded in death by her parents and 2 son's one of which was Dr. Raymond "Ray" Walker who passed away in 1994 and and two brothers.

Rebecca Magnolia Garrison was born November 28, 1904 in Fredrick, Oklahoma to Francis M. 'Doc' & Clara "Clarissa" A. Garrison. They moved to Dalhart when Rebecca was 5 years old. Rebecca was valedictorian of Dalhart High School Class of 1923.

In the early 20's she worked for the sheriff and tax collectors office as a deputy tax collector. She later worked at the Ely-Hesse wholesale grocery before becoming a dispatcher for the local police department. In 1963 Rebecca was elected Treasurer of Dallam County and held the office for 16 years. Rebecca was a member of the Lakeview (origionally Pine Street) Methodist Church and had taught an adult women's class for 19 years.

She was church treasurer at Pine Street Church for over 12 years and served as secretary of the church board for many years, was a member of the women's society, missionary education secretary , and taught a bible study class.

Rebecca joined the Rebekah lodge in December of 1926-served as secretary for 25 years and held every office several times. She served as district deputy present, and earned a medal in district meetings for perfection in words and delivery. She received the highest honor given by the Canton-The Decoration of Chivalry for service to humanity beyond the call of Duty.

Rebecca joined the Order of the Eastern Star in February of 1943-and served as Worthy Matron of Statford Chapter No. 960 in 1946 and served in many other offices in that Chapter including Secretary for 3 years.

Rebecca was a dear sweet lady who loved to work in her yard, crochet and was a wonderful cook. she loved her family, and she will be greatly missed.

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Rebecca Walker in household of Vern A Walker, "United States Census, 1930"

Name: Rebecca Walker
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Dalhart, Dallam, Texas, United States
District: 0003
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Birthplace: Oklahoma
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Sheet Number and Letter: 2B
Household ID: 37
Line Number: 56
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 2312
GS Film number: 2342046
Digital Folder Number: 004548201
Image Number: 00706

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Vern A Walker M 29 Wyoming
Wife Rebecca Walker F 25 Oklahoma
Son Raymond Walker M 1 Texas

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Rebecca Garrison in household of Francis M Garrison, "United States Census, 1920"

Name: Rebecca Garrison
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Dalhart Ward 1, Dallam, Texas, United States
District: 44
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Birthplace: Oklahoma
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Sheet Number and Letter: 10A
Household ID: 113
Line Number: 50
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
GS Film number: 1821790
Digital Folder Number: 004391969
Image Number: 00619

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Francis M Garrison M 68 Missouri
Wife Clara Garrison F 45 Arkansas
Daughter Rebecca Garrison F 15 Oklahoma
Son Clarence Garrison M 13 Oklahoma


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Charles T. Baggett was once an apprentice (1989-1994) to her son Ray Walker. I went to Dalhart to re-roof her car-port because it was leaking quite badly. In the time that I stayed there, she gave me permission to adopt her as my "Granny Walker". It was an absolute delite to be in her company and talk to her about her son Ray's accomplishments.

She later knitted/crochet a colorful bed cover and mailed it to me. She quietly spoke when she reminded me of this: "When Ray is gone, you know that you will now be 'The keeper of the Light'. You know that don't you?" I said "Yes Maam".......
I'm so often reminded when I think of her, of the following saying: All little girls grow up to be women, but few ever get to acquire the rank of "A Lady". That was my Granny Walker......
Charles T. Baggett