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Greenlawn Memorial Park
Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Walker
November 16th, 1940 - May 17th, 2017
Funeral services for Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Walker, 76, of Lexington, will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Pastor Jimmy Walker will officiate. Interment in Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia will follow the service. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. Libby was called to her Heavenly home on May 17, 2017. Born in Scranton, SC, on November 16, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Samuel James Alford and Clara Mae McMinn Alford. Libby had retired from South Carolina Farm Bureau, and enjoyed spending days in her yard growing beautiful flowers, visiting Hunting Island and spending weekends in the mountains. She will be dearly missed by her children and loved ones, who are at peace knowing that she is in Heaven with her Lord and Savior. Libby is survived by her children: daughter, Beverly Walker Bennett (Tony) of Lexington; son, James Harold Walker (Deborah) of West Columbia, daughters, Tamela "Tammy" Walker Jernigan of Batesburg-Leesville, and Elizabeth "Beth" Walker Taylor (Mike) of Lexington; grandchildren, Nikki, Michael, Casey, Hal, Heather, Stormi, Brantley, Hope, Dalton and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Trent, Savannah, Madison, Gracie, Cameron, Addison, Daniel, Braydon, Bella, Jaidyn, Kade, McKinley, Emeri and Charlie; great-great granddaughter, Kendall Elizabeth. Libby is also survived by her sisters, Lelia Mae "Bobbie" Miller of Florence, and Elvia Jean "Jeannie" Barkalow of Columbia; and many cherished loved ones and friends. In addition to her parents, Libby was predeceased by the father of her children, James "Jimmy" Eugene Walker; great-grandson, Tanner Austin O'Conner; brother, Samuel James "Jimmy" Alford, Jr.; sister, Martha Carolyn Shealy, and long-time companion of 25 years, Stephen "Steve" Russell Gryder. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Edna, Elizabeth, Kelly, Joe-Lynn and Doris of MSA Hospice Care of Tri County for their loving and attentive care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MSA Hospice Care of Tri-County, 166 Stoneridge Dr. #100, Columbia, SC 29210. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.thompsonsfuneral.com
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Greenlawn Memorial Park
Greenlawn Memorial Park is one of Columbia's most historic perpetual care cemeteries. This gorgeous setting combines serenity, natural beauty, and diligent care for generations of families. North Lake, located in the center of our park, offers a water feature and is the site of many local events, including an annual Easter sunrise service, a Greenlawn tradition for over 50 years. The park also has a veteran's section, private family estates, a columbarium with niches for cremated remains, and an incredible granite mausoleum....
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