BENTON – Marcella Walker, 104, of Benton passed away on Sunday evening, May 4, 2025, at her daughter’s home.
Marcella was born in Hamilton County, IL, on March 22, 1921 – the daughter of Madison & Bertie (Hunt) Johnson.
She married Floyd Walker on September 27, 1947, in Morganfield, KY and he preceded her in death on November 12, 2008.
Mrs. Walker was a charter member of the West City Church of God.
Mrs. Walker is survived by:
3 children:
Dennis Carlton & wife Judy of Benton
Karen Montoya of Benton
Beverly Bellevue & husband Ken of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
6 grandchildren:
Duaine Carlton & wife Marcia of Herrin
Quentin Montoya & wife Jennifer of Cobden
Nicole Rechsteiner & husband Terry of Benton
Monica Markham & husband Daniel of Portsmouth, NH
Madison Bellevue of Jackman, ME
Rebecca Bellevue of Portsmouth, NH
13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, Leo & Eugene Johnson; 1 sister, Shirley Neal; and her great-grandson, Gabriel Bellevue.
Marcella and her husband, Floyd, loved to travel in their RV with their friends and family. She planted a large garden every year with an equally large harvest. Marcella loved her family, loved to cook and try new recipes, particularly desserts! She was a prayer warrior. Her family knew if you were on her prayer list, everything was going to turn out alright. Marcella’s presence was the center of every family gathering and she will be missed terribly until we all meet again in heaven. Marcella’s family gave her the blessing of aging gracefully in the presence of her loved ones. She remained surrounded by family and friends until the very end. Special thanks to Beth Hall, her friend and caregiver, Dr. Latta, and Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.