Mary Beth Walker
Mary Beth Walker, of Choate, TX was born on September 18, 1937 to Arthur Benjamin Copeland and Lyda Mae Jeffery Copeland. Mrs. Walker passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at home, at the age of 80, and was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband and childhood sweetheart of 57 years, Randall C. Walker in 2014. Mrs. Walker was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She placed God, family and others before herself. She was a 1955 graduate of Pettus High School and a graduate of Draughon’s Business College of San Antonio. Mrs. Walker was an avid fan of the Pettus Eagles, Texas Aggies, Dallas Cowboys, and San Antonio Spurs. She was a secretary at Pettus ISD and volunteered at the school for over 35 years. She was a life-long member of Choate Baptist Church where she played the piano for many years. She was involved in the W.M.U., Operation Christmas Child, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group, and various missions. She was a lover of music, crafting, baking, and celebrated holidays in a big way. She was a warm, tender- hearted, and compassionate person. She is preceded in death by her husband, Randall C. Walker; grandsons, Jeffery Paul Walker II and Kevin Michael Johnson , and two brothers, Arthur Bryan “Bubba” Copeland and James C. “Jimmy” Copeland. She is survived by her sons and daughters, Randall Scott (Mayette) Walker, of Choate,TX, Jeffery Paul (Mary) Walker, of Choate,TX, Staci Alyce (Patrick) Johnson, of San Antonio,TX and Jana Beth (Jason) Maddox, of Tuleta,TX; 10 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; and other relatives.