Martha Elizabeth Walker Garner (Betty), 89
MILFORD - Martha Elizabeth Walker Garner (Betty) peacefully passed on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Full of faith, she was always pleasant, undemanding, and had a remarkable tolerance for adversity. She was loved by many.
Retired from LD Caulk; she was an avid volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the various churches she worshipped at. At age 59 she bravely got her GED.
Originally from Lewes, born to Margaret and Horace Murray, she married Paul E. Walker in 1948.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Paul E. Walker; second husband, Robert Garner; brother, Richard; youngest daughter, Sandy (Walker) Walls; and oldest daughter, Pat (Walker) Stevens.
She is survived by her children, Paul Walker, Jr. (wife Phyllis) of Milford, Thomas (wife Michele) of Magnolia, Kathy (Walker) Eck of Harrington, and sons-in-law, Michael Stevens of Lincoln and Walter Walls of Harrington.
She had nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and was looking forward to a great-great-grandchild due in May.
She was lovingly cared for by her granddaughter, Pam Stevens Carrow with whom she resided with, grandson, Kyle, daughter Kathy, her adored caregiver, Althea Long of Cheers and many nurses and aids from Amedisys and Seasons Hospice.
Her long and beautiful life will be celebrated Monday, October 31, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, DE. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A burial will follow at Henlopen Memorial Park in Milton.
Online condolences may be submitted to: shortfuneralservices- andcremation.com