Obituary for Bennie Sue Walker
(BENNIE SUE WALKER) Bennie Sue Walker, wife of Donnie Walker, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a long and hard battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the daughter of the late Reece and Bertha Phillips Partain of Iva, SC. Bennie Sue was preceded in death by her twin sister, Betty Lou Hanks, and brothers, John O. and Charles Ray Partain. In addition to her husband of 59 years and two months, she is survived by a son, Mark Walker (wife Heidi) of Lady’s Island, SC and a daughter Lisa Schaper (husband Clete) of Whispering Pines, NC, a sister, Elaine Smith and brothers David Partain and Ronnie Partain. Five grandchildren, who call her “BeBe,” include Jennie Stills (husband Nick), Zach Walker (wife Sarah), Lilianne Burnett (husband Reece), Wilson Schaper and Russell Schaper. She has four great grandchildren, with one on the way.
Born October 14, 1938 in Anderson, SC, Bennie Sue and Donnie lived in Anderson County since birth. The couple moved to Southern Pines, NC in the fall of 2016 to be near their daughter Lisa after Bennie Sue’s condition became more severe. Mrs. Walker retired from BASF in Anderson after 27+ years of service and attended Freedom Center Assembly of God church (formerly First Assembly of God) for more than 40 years. She enjoyed travel, crocheting, bird watching and time with family.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm at Freedom Center Assembly of God 3235 D L Drive Anderson, SC 29624. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Walker will follow at 2 pm with reverends Mark Walker and Phil Sears officiating.
Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Anderson, SC.
Social distancing is to be observed and face masks are required.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com
THE STANDARD CREMATION & FUNERAL CENTER
Born October 14, 1938 in Anderson, SC, Bennie Sue and Donnie lived in Anderson County since birth. The couple moved to Southern Pines, NC in the fall of 2016 to be near their daughter Lisa after Bennie Sue’s condition became more severe. Mrs. Walker retired from BASF in Anderson after 27+ years of service and attended Freedom Center Assembly of God church (formerly First Assembly of God) for more than 40 years. She enjoyed travel, crocheting, bird watching and time with family.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm at Freedom Center Assembly of God 3235 D L Drive Anderson, SC 29624. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Walker will follow at 2 pm with reverends Mark Walker and Phil Sears officiating.
Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Anderson, SC.
Social distancing is to be observed and face masks are required.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com
THE STANDARD CREMATION & FUNERAL CENTER