Gloria Jean Walker
Gloria Jean Walker, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Gloria attended Riverside High School, class of 1967. She was a member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church and was a minister’s wife.
She was preceded in death by her father, Quincy Flanagan; mother, Louise Flanagan; brother, Martrella Flanagan.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Calvin S. Walker; son, Victor Burch of Chattanooga; daughters, Yulvoncia (Eric) O’Bryant, Veroncia (Varick) Whitehead both of Chattanooga; #1 grandson, Cordellio Bumpass; six grandchildren; eight and a half great-grandchildren; brothers, Nathaniel Flanagan, James Flanagan, both of Chattanooga, and Larry Flanagan of Atlanta; sisters, Patricia Wade of Augusta, Ga., Bernice Davis, Brenda Cooper, and Wanda Jackson of Chattanooga; dearest friend, Glenda Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She will lie in state on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Thankful Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. at the church with Pastor Calvin Walker as the eulogist.
Burial will be on Monday, April 22, at 1 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.