Mary Walker

Rivera

Mary Florance Walker, Rivera, 82, of Cairo, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born in Apison, TN on December 1, 1939 to the late Jonathan David Walker and Leila Viola McKeehan Walker. Mary worked in sewing factories, nurseries, and other jobs to take care of her family. She was a dedicated mother, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She always made sure to spend time playing with them whether it be jump rope, hoppity hop ball, and many other fun things. Her favorite place was the Tennessee mountains with all the beautiful colors. She enjoyed camping and loved the outdoors. But most of all she loved being with her family. She was a genuine person, real and caring, for everyone. She will be missed dearly by all that had the privilege of knowing her. There will not be a Funeral Service or Memorial. Just a private service with only her children. Survivors include; her children, Kenith Mowery of Lake Wales, FL, Brinda L. Ruehlen (John) of Zellwood, FL, Cynthia "Cindy" Singletary (David) of Cairo, GA, and Douglas Mowery of Cairo, GA, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a sister, Joe Anna "Jo" Kirk of Cairo, GA, a nephew and many nieces and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James David Walker, and the father of her children, Vester "Murl" Mowery.