Anna Marie Walker, age 90, of Joplin, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Spring River Christian Village surrounded by her children after a lengthy illness.
Anna was born June 3, 1924 in Leavenworth, Kansas, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Canki. Her father was in the United States Armed Forces, so she lived in several locations throughout her youth.
She married Monte G. Walker after high school, and together they had three children. Monte passed away in April of 1967, and Anna devoted her life to taking care of her children, which included working for Keystone Laundry in Joplin where she worked her way to foreman. Anna's brother, Johnny Canki, had a large influence in her children's lives after Monte's death. Even though Anna devoted most of her time to caring for her family, she was also a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Monte Walker, she was preceded in death by three brothers, including Johnny Canki.
Survivors include her children, Sam Carter and husband Bill of Joplin, Jody Cornett and husband Kenneth of Carthage, and John Walker and wife Tammy of Carl Junction; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, a sister, Theresa Redford and husband Clark of Midlothian, Virginia; and a brother, Rudy Canki and wife Ann of Joplin.
Funeral Mass will be Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with Father J. Friedel officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff and caregivers of Spring River Christian Village for the special and loving care of their mother during her time there.
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