Mabel R Walker

 Mabel R. Walker, 85, of Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab Center, (formerly of Coatsburg, IL) passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Mt. Sterling.

 Born November 24, 1938, in Coatsburg, Mabel was the daughter of Roy and Dena Clark Secrest. She married Carl E. "Bud" Walker on March 28, 1957, in Camp Point, IL. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1988.

 Mabel held many jobs in the Coatsburg area including working as a "Hello Girl" as a young woman operating the telephone switchboard for the village. She also worked at C & S Market, Haley's Tavern, and The Stockyard Inn. She later worked at Motorola in Quincy before accepting a truck driver position alongside her husband with Gully Transportation in Quincy. After the death of her husband, she continued her employment for Gully Transportation in the safety department until her retirement in 2019.

 In her free time, Mabel enjoyed going to garage sales, going to the boat in LaGrange, MO., and especially collecting cardinals. Her greatest joys came from visiting with family and friends. 

 Survivors include her son, Robert "Bob" (Theresa) Walker, Coatsburg; her granddaughter, Amanda Walker-Wellman (Ryan), Quincy; and several nieces and nephews.

 She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters in infancy; and three brothers; Delbert Secrest, Ronnie Secrest, and Roy Secrest Jr.

 Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Lummis-Hamilton Funeral Home in Camp Point by Rev. Sheri Renner. Burial will follow at Graymount Cemetery in Coatsburg.

 Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Lummis-Hamilton Funeral Home in Camp Point.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Adams Fire Protection District or Homeward Bound Waggin.

 Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net.