Rossie L. Walker, 86, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL. Rossie managed several catering businesses in the Jacksonville area. She was named the Culinary Associate of the Year for North Florida in 2000. She shared a passion for horses with her husband of almost fifty years. Rossie will be best remembered for her feisty spirit and strong will.
Rossie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Walker; parents, Joseph and Anna Marie DeFee; and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by sisters, Frankie, Ronnie, Patty, and Norma; brother, Dan; step-sisters, Earleen, Shirleen, and Barbara; half sisters, Kitty and Jo-Jo; sons, Richard, George, and Robert; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd. A gathering will follow the service at the house of George and Ritu. Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207.