Bessie Burdine Walker

February 26, 1918 - January 15, 2008

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Bessie Burdine Walker, 89, widow of Lester L. Walker, Sr., entered into Heavenly peace with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James Talley and Daisy Willimon Burdine. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker. She was an active member of East Park Baptist Church for 54 years and taught 4-5 year old Sunday school for 44 years. She was an avid gardener and reader of books. She read 925 Christian books supplied to her through Librarian Juanita Frazier of Brushy Creek Baptist Church since 2001. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Judy W. and Marcel Vaillancourt of Mauldin; a son, Lester Lee Walker, Jr. of Long Valley, NJ; her special loves, a grandson, David Massey of Greer, a granddaughter, Jill Taylor and her husband, Greg, of Greer; very special to her heart are, three great grandchildren, Elizabeth Taylor and her fiancé, Hunter Edminsten, Rebecca and Caroline Taylor, who brought her much joy in her later years; a sister-in-law, Bertha W. Knox of Easley; a brother-in-law, Dr. Arthur Walker and his wife, Barbara, of Ripley, TN.; a sister-in-law, Millicent Burdine of Simpsonville; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. She was affectionately known to her grandchildren and other family members as “Ma B”. Flowers are welcome; however memorials may be made to East Park Baptist Church, 12 Ebaugh Avenue, Greenville, SC 29607. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the downtown chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. "Those we love in our hearts never die".

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Dear Lee and family: Sending your our heartfelt condolences. We hope that the many wonderful memories you have of your Mother will bring you comfort at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Sue and Harvey Goldberg Warren, N

Jill and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. I know how dear she was to your hearts. I will keep you all in my prayers. Please, remember what you said in the paper, "Those we love in our hearts will never die." In His name, Pa

Dear Judy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, and I know how you are feeling at this moment. Your Mother was a very special lady who always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She loved her fami

Jill, Greg, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Caroline, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ma B has made her final journey. She is now at peace with no hurts or wants. She will always be remembered in your hearts and minds. Love Always, The Wismers

BEE WAS MY LAST AUNT,ON THE BURDINE SIDE,WHEN I SAW HER I SAW MY MOM,I REMEMBER THE BEACH TRIPS,AND SITING AT THE HOUSE WATING FOR DAD TO GET OFF FROM WORK AT THE POST OFFICE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

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Dear Lee and family, Please accept our condolences, our prayers are with you. Beverly and John

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.