Rosalin Roberts Walker

Published 3:41 pm Thursday, September 19, 2024

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CORDELE — Rosalin Roberts Walker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered her Heavenly home on September 19, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday 21, 2024, in the chapel of Hughes & Wright Funeral Home. Dr. John Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 2 p.m.

She was born at her home at 405 East 11th Ave., Cordele to the late Alvin T. Roberts and Frankie Belle Williams Roberts, Rosalin lived a life of dedication to her family, friends, and community. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Command Sergeant Major Emmett Walker, Jr., with whom she shared a life full of love and cherished memories.

She is survived by her devoted sons Jeff Walker and Greg and Loutrell Walker, all of Cordele. Her legacy continues through her cherished grandson, Dylan Walker, and his wife Gayla, also of Cordele, and her great-grandchildren, Ryker Walker, and her namesake, Freya Rosalynn Walker.

Rosalin, a member of Antioch Baptist Church, was a retired Para Professional with the Crisp County School System, where she impacted many young lives with her caring nature. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did, and she remained a close and loving presence in their lives.

Rosalin was also known for the lifelong friendships she built. She greatly enjoyed spending time with friends, particularly gathering for meals, a joy she continued to embrace until her recent illness.

A fan of Elvis Presley, Rosalin found joy in attending several Elvis impersonator performances. She treasured her trip to Graceland, a dream she was able to fulfill.

Rosalin will be remembered for her warm heart, steadfast love for her family, and the joyful moments she brought to all who knew her.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 706 Antioch Road, Cordele, GA 31015.

Online condolences may be left at www.hughesandwright.com. Hughes & Wright Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with these arrangements.