Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Monnie Louise Gautney Walker, age 88, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Prospect Cemetery with Bro. Chester Slayton officiating. Burial will follow beside her husband, Leslie Gordon Walker. Visitation will be held at 12 PM until 2 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Walker.
Monnie was born December 12, 1930 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Charles Lee and Sallie Dee Tucker Gautney. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church and worked as a row crop farmer. Mrs. Walker passed away on February 27, 2019 at her residence.
Survivors include her children, Brenda Gwathney, Micheal (Betty) Walker, Rex Walker, Becky (Tommy) Sisk all of Fayetteville and Nancy (Skip) Marcy; ten grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Joy (Don) True. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Dovie Keller, Minnie Lee Brassfield and brother, Charles Elbert Gautney.
15 Comments To "Monnie Louise Gautney Walker"
#1 Comment By Kathy Shook Brown On February 27, 2019 @ 5:19 pm
Heaven has gained a sweetheart. My all your memories bring smiles to your faces.
Love,
Kathy Shook Brown
#2 Comment By Janice Davis On February 27, 2019 @ 6:22 pm
I loved Monnie and Gordon and the kids. That was my second home. Love you all.
#3 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Brown Scott On February 27, 2019 @ 7:06 pm
God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come!! She was a Wonderful Lady!!
#4 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On February 27, 2019 @ 7:12 pm
Sending our deepest sympathy to you all.
#5 Comment By Bea (Ross) Spray On February 27, 2019 @ 7:15 pm
I will miss Mrs. Monnie & her smile; my thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Love,
Bea (Ross) Spray
#6 Comment By Allison Greene On February 27, 2019 @ 7:26 pm
Peace be with the family. Ms. Monnie was a wonderful lady. She will be missed. Love, Allison
#7 Comment By Wanda Williams On February 27, 2019 @ 7:47 pm
What a wonderful lady she was! Always smiling when I would see her and as glad to see us as we were to see her. We know how much she will be missed. We loved her! Wanda and Bob Williams and Naomi Wallace
#8 Comment By Annette Mcannally On February 27, 2019 @ 8:24 pm
So sorry for your loss she was a very sweet lady.
#9 Comment By Judy Stafford On February 27, 2019 @ 9:51 pm
Ms.Monnie and her whole family are special sweet people. I have known them for many years she always had a smile and such a precious heart and loved everyone and everyone loved her. God has another angel tonight.
With love,Judy Stafford
#10 Comment By Gay Parsley On February 27, 2019 @ 10:26 pm
Becky & family, so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a sweet, wonderful lady, and I always enjoyed talking with her. My Condolences, and with love, prayers for all for comfort and peace.
#11 Comment By Bill and Amy Edwards On February 28, 2019 @ 2:21 pm
Mrs. Monnie was a wonderful lady, and we are blessed to have had her in our lives. We will miss her wonderful smile and joyful spirit.
#12 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On February 28, 2019 @ 4:01 pm
Mrs. Becky and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. We knowed you loved her and were such a good daughter to her. Until you meet again, keep all your precious memories close to your heart. Prayers for you and all the family now and in the days to come.
We love you!
David, Lenace, and Liz
#13 Comment By Bro. Ed & Lynn Johnson & Family On February 28, 2019 @ 4:55 pm
Dear Family, what a joy it was for us to be with Ms. Monnie and your Family through many years. We cherish all those good times and wonderful memories. Gena still has the baby quilt that Ms. Monnie and Brenda made for Laurelyn when she was born. You are much in our Prayers! What a glorious Homecoming we have to look forward to some day! May God surround You in His Loving Care, as we know He will! Our Love!
#14 Comment By Danny and Tammy Martin On February 28, 2019 @ 6:17 pm
She was one of the sweetest people I ever met She was always smiling and was so friendly I’m so sorry Mr Mike and Ms Brenda
#15 Comment By Pamela Cartwright On March 2, 2019 @ 11:49 pm
She was a loving lady. She will be missed. I’m sorry I didn’t make it to the visitation.It was no place to park.