Janice Gale Walker was born March 2, 1949 In Poplar Bluff, Mo., the daughter of Ralph and Beulah Lafferty Hilborn. She graduated from Ritenour high school in St. Louis county, and married Dale Walker in 1966. Janice and Dale moved to Jonesboro and made it their home. They owned and operated their own businesses, Walkers parking lot sweeping service and Walker rentals.
Loving survivors include two sons, Rodney Walker of Jonesboro and Steven(Tiffany) Walker of Knoxville, Tennessee; and two grandsons, Matthew and Luke Walker of Knoxville. Janice was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and sister Sandra Blunt.
A public graveside service will be held at Gum cemetery, Hwy. B, near Naylor, Missouri. Friday, May 24 at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be given to Rodney Walker Ministries, 1221 Dana street, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401. Janice will be greatly missed by all who knew her.