Lillian Althea Daniels Walker

Lillian Althea Daniels Walker September 28, 1927 – April 29, 2026 On April 29, 2026, Lillian Althea Daniels Walker passed away peacefully in Nashville, NC, to be in heaven with our heavenly Father. Lillian was born on September 28, 1927, in Hertford County, NC, to the late Whaley H. Daniels and Gracie Pierce Daniels. She was baptized at the Philippi Baptist Church in Cofield, NC, where she attended services in her early years. Later she became a member of the Episcopal Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, George Henry Walker, Jr.; and her six siblings, Emily Daniels Faison, Whaley H. Daniels, Martha Daniels, Nellie Daniels Fountain, Mary Daniels Archer, and Marion Daniels Roddy; and her son-in-law, Daniel Saucedo. Lillian is survived by her loving daughters, Francienne Walker Saucedo and Suzanne F. Walker, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other extended family members, friends, and her fur baby Savannah. Lillian led a remarkable life dedicated to education and her community. She graduated from C.S. Brown High School in Winton, NC, in 1945. She was a graduate of Southern University (B.A. in History, 1951) and Central Michigan University (M.A. in Early Childhood Education, 1980). Lillian enjoyed an exemplary 25-year teaching career. In 1982, Lucille Souders Elementary School in Fayetteville, NC, named her of "Teacher of the Year." She retired in 1995. Lillian was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; three honor societies, including Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, and Sigma Rho Sigma; and she was an enrolled member of the Meherrin Indian Tribe, based in Winton, NC. She traveled throughout Europe and Russia and went on two Caribbean cruises. After residing in Virginia, Texas, and Michigan, Lillian returned home to North Carolina and spent her later years in Wilson. Her life passions included playing Pokeno, listening to music, gardening, caring for her numerous cats and dogs, and watching the news. Join us in celebrating and honoring Lillian’s life. For those attending the service, we kindly ask that you wear something red, as it was Lillian’s favorite color. Date: Monday, May 11th Location: Hertford County Undertakers Chapel (416 S. Main St. Winton, NC 27986) Visitation: 1:00 PM Celebration of Life Service: 1:30 PM Interment: After the Celebration of Life Service First Baptist Church of Winton Cemetery NC Hwy. 45 South, Winton, NC

Lillian Althea Daniels Walker

September 28, 1927 - April 29, 2026