WANDA WALKER

Wanda Lou Walker was the third of eight children born to Robert Cal Murphy, Sr. and Mural Murphy on March 27, 1941. The family later relocated to the state of Oklahoma where she attended school and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Idabel, Oklahoma. Wanda married her soulmate, Isaac Walker, Sr. on March 4, 1961 in Idabel, Oklahoma and the couple later moved to Dallas Texas where they raised their three children. Wanda was a natural care giver who always made family a priority including her extended family and friends. She lost her mother at a young age and took on the charge from her mother to assist in caring for her younger siblings and shared that caring spirit, throughout her lifetime, with everyone who had the opportunity to connect with her. She was an amazing cook and homemaker who always opened her home to anyone in need. Wanda placed her faith in Jesus Christ for her salvation and strongly believed in being obedient to the engrafted word received in her heart. During her lifetime she was a member of the Rosehill Baptist Church of Idabel, Oklahoma; The Greater New Beth Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas; The Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, and Christ First Generation Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas under the leadership of Pastor Darryl Broughton where she was a member until she passed away. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Walker, Sr; her mother, Mural Murphy; father, Robert Cal Murphy, Sr.; sister, Lorraine Gray; brothers, Robert Cal Murphy, Jr. and David Lee Murphy; special aunt and uncle, Sylvia and Dan Crutchfield, and a special niece, Annette Murphy- Ghoston. Wanda leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Kevin Walker of Dallas, Texas; Isaac Walker, Jr. of Dallas, Texas; daughter, LaWanda Renee Walker of Dallas, Texas; step-daughter, Sharon Carter of Tom, Oklahoma; step-son, Wayne Walker of Ashdown, Arkansas; godson, Gregory Calhoun of Arlington, Texas; sisters, Twidae Mae Murphy of Seagoville, Texas; Sylvia Murphy of Fresno, California; and Ruby Porter of Oakland, California; brothers, Roger Murphy of Dallas, Texas; Jeffrey Murphy (Betty) of Idabel, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and special friends.