Margaret Ann Galloway Walker

Margaret Ann Galloway Walker Margaret was the youngest child of William Farrow and Flossie Davis Galloway. She was born in Alexander City, AL on Oct 30, 1926. Her family moved to Birmingham when she was three years old. She has been preceded in death by all of her older brothers and sisters; John Garon Galloway, Henry Burbage Galloway, William Ross Galloway, Edward Davis Galloway, Agnes Galloway Corley, Mary Galloway Walker, and Sarah Belle Galloway Griffith. Margaret married Roland Walker, Sr. in 1975 after his wife Mary (Margaret’s older sister) passed away. Margaret had no children of her own but was a loving stepmother to Roland Walker, Jr (Peggy); Mary Nell Hough (Marvin), and William Walker (Jeanne). She was adored by the grandchildren; Amy Walker, David Walker, Elizabeth Walker Townsend (Rob), Kelly Hough, Jonathan Hough, Michelle Walker Carter (Ben), and Janette Walker Diaz (Evan), and five great grandchildren. Margaret was devoted to many nieces and nephews as well as her lifelong friend Mary Gene Gammon Walker. Margaret grew up in the Woodlawn area of Birmingham and she and her family were members of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Margaret graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1945 and went to work for General Electric Co. as a secretary where she worked for 30 years. Her last and longest serving manager said, she was the best secretary he had ever had. Margaret was long time member of Orange Beach Presbyterian Church serving as a Sunday School teacher, several positions in Presbyterian Women activities including receiving a Lifetime Membership Award, and lastly as an Elder in the church. She attended Alabama Presbyterian Cursillo #8 while in Orange Beach. When her husband Roland passed away, she moved to Foley to live with her niece/stepdaughter Mary Nell and joined The First Presbyterian Church of Foley. She was a kind and generous person who always put others first. She looked for opportunities to give of her time and resources to help others. The family would like to thank the staff of Oakland Place, Fairhope, AL for their excellent care as well as many others who cared for her in her last days. Funeral Services will be held at The First Presbyterian Church, Foley, AL on Friday December 1st at 11:00 AM, followed by the burial at Pine Rest Memorial Park in Foley. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM prior to the service. Memorials may be given to The Presbyterian Children’s Home, PO Drawer 577 Talladega, AL 35161, First Presbyterian Church, 195 E. Berry Ave, Foley, AL 36535 or Orange Beach Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 306,Orange Beach, AL 36561.

Margaret Ann Galloway Walker

October 30, 1926 - November 23, 2017