Extracted from The Baytown Sun (Baytown, TX)
Dixie Walker
The gates of Heaven opened today to welcome Dixie `Pat' McBride Walker home.Dixie was born June 8, 1931 in San Augustine, TX to Willis F. and Nannie May Emmons McBride. Dixie married Ray E. Walker, June 10, 1950. Dixie devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a loving wife, sister, mother and friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Willis F. McBride Jr., sisters, Lillian Orene Pounds, Christene McBride, and Hattie Pounds.
Dixie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ray E. Walker; sister, Katherine Miks; sons, Ray D. Walker and Kerry Walker; daughters, Pamela Walker, Carolyn Mitchell and husband Billy. She leaves behind her grandchildren, Sharon Renee Walker, Kimberly Walker and Corrina Redd, Ryan Mitchell, Kara Harvey, Zachary Walker and Justin Walker; great grandchildren, Breann Walker, Bailey Rae Walker, Tyler Mitchell, Zachary Walker II, and Jonah Harvey.
She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. on Monday, April 9, 2007 at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Grand View Memorial park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.
Grand View Funeral Home
Saturday, April 7, 2007
8501 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, Texas 77505
281-479-6076