Maxine L. Walker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Maxine L. Walker of Ironton, MO, passed Monday, February 9th, 2015 at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She was born July 24th, 1928 in Lesterville, MO; a daughter of the late George Oscar and Bessie Adams Goggin. On September 9th, 1950, Maxine was united in marriage to Ottis Walker who preceded her in death in Aug. of 2008. To this union, a son, Jerry”Butch” Walker was born. Maxine is survived by her son Jerry and wife Pattie Walker of Ironton, MO, four brothers; Jack Goggin of Lesterville, MO, Charles Goggin of Troy, MO, Bill Goggin of Pacific, MO, Jim Goggin and wife Belinda of Cape Girardeau, MO; and two sisters, Jessie Chitwood of St. Louis, MO and Betty Turnbough of Fredericktown, MO. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Summer Dawn Walker and a brother Clifford Goggin. Maxine was a 1947 graduate of Lesterville High School, worked as a supervisor for 25 years at Brown Shoe Company in Ironton, and attended the Fellowship Baptist Church of Lesterville. Funeral Services for Maxine will be held Thursday, February 12th, 2015 at 1:00pm at Cole Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Walker Branch Cemetery. Reverend John Canterberry will be officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, February 12th, 2015 at 11:00am at Cole Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice or the Fellowship Baptist Church are requested. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Maxine L. Walker

July 24, 1928 - February 9, 2015