Yolanda Walker

Yolanda Carolina Walker, age 89, went to the Lord on October 5, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1931 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Jesus Cantu and Maria de los Ángeles de la Garza. Yolanda was the beloved wife of the late Alan Walker and loving mother of Marshall (Lucy) Walker, Angela Walker Connor (George Jr.), Monica Walker (Paul) Goodrich, and Mary Walker. She was also a proud grandmother of Marshall Walker, Jr., George Connor III, Alan Connor, Grant Goodrich, David Goodrich, Austin Goodrich, Grace Goodrich, Sean (Regina) Crisman, and Maureen (Minkyu) Kim. She was also the dear and cherished sister of Olga Cantu and Gloria (the late Michael) Place. Yolanda began her professional career at 19 years as a secretary when she worked at R.P. Scherer where she eventually met her future husband, Alan. They married in 1956 and, as their four children grew up, she loved taking family vacations with their VW camper van all over the USA. As her children grew, she enjoyed family gatherings, birthday parties, and babysitting for the grandkids. Yolanda and Alan were able to travel to Rome, Italy and Costa Rica, along with a trip to the southwest which gave her many happy memories with her husband. In her free time, Yolanda loved reading mysteries, especially her favorite, Agatha Christie. Yolanda's greatest professional accomplishment was to become a Senior Executive Secretary for Chrysler Corporation from 1974 to 1993. After Alan's passing in 2010, Yolanda continued to keep herself occupied as a volunteer at Beaumont Hospital, going to exercise with her sister, watching the old, classic movies, and reading her favorite authors. Yolanda will be best remembered for her pure soul, generous spirit, the strong practice of her faith, including her devotion to the Rosary, as well as the dedication and love she had for her entire family. Yolanda's visitation is Friday, October 16 from 3-6 pm at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. During the visitation at the funeral home, masks will be required, and ten people will be able to visit at a time in accordance with MDPHS recommendations. Her funeral is Saturday, October 17. In-state 9:30 am until time of funeral liturgy, 10 am at Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit 48205. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Yolanda's memory may be made to Assumption Grotto, Alzheimer's Association, Hospice of Michigan, or Community of Our Lady, 2804 Oakwood Lane, Oshkosh, WI 54904.

Yolanda Walker

July 19, 1931 - October 5, 2020