September 18, 1934 – October 10, 2022
Glendora Ann Walker, 88, Lebanon, Ind., passed away on Monday evening, October 10, 2022, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. Born September 18, 1934, in Boone County, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Jesse Ermin and Ethel Irene (Elsey) Poer.
She was a 1952 graduate of Sheridan High School, and a member of the Gadsden Church of Christ.
Family was always first and foremost in Glendora’s life. If the kids or the grandchildren were involved in an activity, so was she, always there supporting them in whatever way she could. Back home on the farm, she was a dedicated farm wife; again, doing whatever needed done to support the people she loved the most. One of her favorite chores was keeping the yard in tip top shape. Every year, as winter was winding down, Glendora would get the itch to get out on the rider and officially start mowing season (the unofficial fifth season, and by far, her favorite). Life on the farm was busy, as was keeping up with a growing family, but she always found time to sit and watch her daily episode(s) of Wheel of Fortune, mostly uninterrupted.
Glendora also loved to cook, and it was the perfect way of sharing a part of herself with those she loved. She was fortunate enough to find a part-time career that let her share that part of her life with the world, literally. For 30 years, Glendora worked for Donaldson’s Finer Chocolates in Lebanon and absolutely loved every single minute. She did a little bit of everything around the shop, but her favorite job was hand dipping the nuts.
Her strong faith and dedication to her family is the foundation of the legacy that she leaves behind.
Glendora is survived by her two sons, Randy J. Walker (Jacque) of Zionsville, and Ronald E. Walker (Teresa) of Lebanon; five grandchildren, Ben Walker (Lisa), Craig Walker (Eliana), Tracy VanFossan (Matthew), Brad Walker (Heidi), and Kelly Walker; six great-grandchildren, Henry Walker, Oliver Walker, Mason VanFossan, Cora VanFossan, Allison Walker, and Estelle Walker, plus one great-grandchild on the way; sister, Phyllis McCarty of Sheridan; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Ermin and Ethel Irene (Elsey) Poer; sisters, Betty Simms and Vonda Spray; and by the love of her life, Floyd Eugene Walker, on December 16, 1998. Married on June 28, 1953, she and her “favorite pet” would spend the next 45 years creating a lifetime of memories.
Glendora will be laid to rest at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. A private Graveside Service will be held with Pastor Jim Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to either the Alzheimer’s Association, or to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
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