Benton, IL

Nola Maxine Walker, age 88, of Benton, passed away at 8:35 p.m. Christmas Day at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, IL.

A memorial service with burial will be at a future date.

Arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Nola Maxine Walker was born on March 26, 1927 in Benton, the daughter of Everett Rea and Nellie (Miller) Rea.   She was first married to Warren Lewis and he preceded her in death. She later married William J. Walker and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2015.

Mrs. Walker was a retired auditor having last worked with Gold Blatts Department Store.

She was a member of the Logan Street Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Before her health failed her, she enjoyed singing with the church choir at Logan Street Baptist Church.

She was most happy when spending time with her family. She also enjoyed dancing, and watching Dancing With The Stars and doing crossword puzzles.

Nola Maxine Walker is survived by her daughter Dina Lewis of St. Louis, MO; a step-daughter Patricia A. Walker and husband Ralph Jocke of Medina, Ohio; a daughter-in-law Mary Lewis of Richcrest, CA; seven grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother Ivan Cremeens of Mesa, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; son: Ivan Lewis; and two infant daughter Jayma and Cynthia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Nola Maxine Walker, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com