Wilma Ruth Walk's Obituary
Wilma Ruth Walk passed away on January 8th, 2026 at the age of 89 surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.
She was born at her home in Covington, Tennessee weighing in at only 2 pounds. Her miraculous life began that day only to continue throughout her lifetime accomplishing much. She attended Byars Hall High School where she played basketball and was voted most likely to succeed. At that time, she attended Girl’s State. She then attended Memphis State University later becoming a teacher and the Director of University Churches Day Care. Her career there lasted 25 years. She then volunteered at West Clinic where she comforted many with her grace and generosity. She had also battled cancer. She married our dad, Bill Walk, her high school sweetheart and together they have three children. Her greatest accomplishment was her natural ability of motherhood and loving wife. Her abilities to connect with the young and old was a gift.
Our mom will be greatly missed by many, but her legacy will continue on through her three children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother, Mable Wylie, her dad, Malcolm Wylie, her brother Ronnie Wylie and sister Patsy Wylie. She is survived by her three children Cindy Harrell (James) of Tampa, Kim Shropshire (Harvey) of Collierville, Bill Walk Jr. (Maggie) of Memphis. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Michael Harrell, Emily Frankenfield, Madison, Thomas, Will and Henry Walk and great grandchildren, Clementine Harrell and Remi Frankenfield. Nieces and nephew include Cheryl Craig, Mark Wylie, and Rhonda Jones and sister in laws Janice Jones and Bobbie Wylie.
Services for Mrs. Wilma will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am in the Riverside Chapel at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive family and friends for visitation an hour prior to the service starting at 9:00am. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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