Annie Walker

WALKER, Mrs. Annie Fay, "affectionately known as "Tootsie" - Age 63, departed this earth and went home to her heavenly Father, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her residence. Family hour 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2011 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 4418 Industrial Ave., with funeral service commencing at 12Noon. Pastor Latrelle Holmes officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Walker will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Annie was born February 23, 1948 in Bolivar, Tennessee. She was the eldest daughter of nine children born to William and Alice Saines. Annie and her family relocated to Flint, MI in 1957 where she was educated in the Beecher and Flint school, districts. Annie was baptized at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she was trained under the instruction of Pastor and Sister R. R. Gordon. This training led to a lifetime of faithful and devoted service to the Lord. Annie married Howard Walker on May 15, 1965 and from that union they were blessed with four children. Annie lived a life of service and virtue. She truly exemplified the characteristics of a virtuous woman. As a virtuous woman she followed her husband and together they faithfully served at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor John T. Boyd by serving on the Choir, Sunday school teacher, Youth Director, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, Mission, Hospitality, Pastor’s Aide and Trustee Board. This devotion continued through the transition into Greater Galilee Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Latrelle W. Holmes, where she gave unselfishly and tirelessly. Annie retired from Kmart after 36 years of dedicated service. One of her many accomplishments came with the opening of New Attitudes Beauty and Fade King Barber Shop with her husband and daughter in 1994. Annie gave special care to all the beauticians and barbers, becoming “Ma” to all. She loved to read, Danielle Steele being one of her favorites, and study the Word. Annie took special care in perfecting her signature dishes: roast; potato, chicken and macaroni salad; and tuna fish which were all second to none and caused her to receive many special requests. Annie was a cleaning specialist; her agent of choice was Scrubbing Bubbles. She enjoyed tending to her flowers. Annie enjoyed using her personal time taking care of many children, with a special love for all babies. She was committed to her family, especially in keeping Sunday dinners and spending time with family and friends often hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday celebrations. Mrs. Annie F. Walker leaves to cherish her memory, husband of 46 years, Howard Walker of Flint; four children, Ken Walker of Sandy Springs, GA, Kim Walker, Ketesa (Henderson) Allen and LaTroy Childress, all of Flint; three grandchildren, Kierra Walker, Jayden and Jorden Allen, all of Flint; father, William S. Saines of Flint; four brothers, William Edward (Crystal) Saines of Burton, Stanley (Willie) Saines of Flint, Terry (Patience) Saines of Sterling, VA and Dewayne Saines of Temple, TX; two sisters, Sandra (Charles) Boseman and Patricia Saines, both of Flint; seven brothers-in-law, Henry, James, Emmitt, Robert (Rosie), all of Flint, Samuel (Beth) of Grand Blanc, Bennie of Mt. Morris and Donnie (Madeline) Walker of Trenton, NJ; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Abney and Betty Daniels, both of Dallas, TX; one uncle, Jim (Patricia) Franklin; four aunts, Emma (Theodore) Wiley, Susie George, Cinda (Leon) Anderson and Gloria Parram, all of Flint; six God-children, Tanika Howard, Steve Staten, Patty and David Barnett, Tyrone Taylor and Mariah Hines; a host of nieces and nephews, including “go-to” niece, Dena Saines, best friend of over 40 years, Marie Allen, prayer partners, William and Jodie Journey, and New Attitudes Beauty and Fade King Barber Shop, other relatives and friends, too numerous to name. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her mother; brothers, Michael and Thomas Saines; grandparents, Jim and Edlena Franklin and Sarah Collier; niece, Sabrina Williams; and nephew, Terrence Saines. The family would like to extend special thanks to Greater Galilee Baptist Church, New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church families and everyone for their prayers, love and support during this difficult time.

Annie Walker

February 23, 1948 - October 9, 2011