Darnell Walker

Darnell was born the fourth child of six to her parents, Alvis E. and Ruth L. McBride.

Darnell married Lester Eugene Walker on August 6, 1949 in Prescott, Arizona. Darnell and Lester had two sons, Larry Gene and Terry Lee. Darnell worked hard as a wife and mother. She enjoyed crocheting, attending plays, traveling with Lester, and spending time with her family.

In May 1957, Darnell and Lester joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a faithful member of the church she served in many different capacities. She spoke most fondly of the two full-time missions she served with Lester to Virginia and Canada.

Darnell was preceded in death by her Husband Lester E. Walker, her Father and Mother and 5 Siblings; Ellis McBride, Joe McBride, Mary Daniel, Tommie Honer, and Bobby McBride, her Son Terry Walker, and her Grandson Christoper Walker. She is survived by her Son Larry (Cynthia) Walker, Grandchildren Lindsay (Ted) Holmgren, Lauren (Trey) Whiting, Meghan (Nathan) Hyer, and 9 Great-Grandchildren.

Darnell was deeply loved and she will be dearly missed.

A graveside service for Darnell will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206.