Celebration of Life
Trinity Baptist Church
800 Jackson Rd.
Kerrville, TX
78028
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10:30 AM
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of Kerrville, TX
February 11, 1943 - April 5, 2024
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She was a beloved wife of 40 years to the late Howard Wayne Walker, an adored mother of Robert Earl Arbaugh, Jr. (Linda), Robin Marie Hisle (Brad), and Beth Marcelle Rue (Steve). She was a special second mother to Christi Gillies (Charles), Robbie Walker (Terri), and Rick Walker (Barbara). Mary was the sweetest grandmother of faith to 20 grandchildren and a great-grandmother to 15 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. She was a dear sister to Beecee Wilson, Rusty Duderstadt (Robin), and an adopted sister to Deanne McClure (Ray), and June Reimer (Bill). She was a beautiful daughter to M.R. (John) and Mildred Duderstadt who preceded her in death.
Mary attended school in Harper, Texas. Upon graduating from Tivy High School, she attended the University of Texas. There she met and later married Robert Earl Arbaugh. They lived in Fredericksburg, Texas for 18 years with their three children. Later, Mary married a dear high school friend, Howard Wayne Walker, in Temple, Texas. They lived at their ranch in Harper, Texas for the majority of their sweet time together and later in Kerrville, Texas.
Mary touched so many lives in her nursing career at Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville, Texas for 25 years, before retiring. She loved weekly Bible study and fellowships, was very skilled with a crochet hook, an avid learner from reading, and loved Sunday church with her family.
Mary's legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew and loved her fiercely. Her kindness, grace, compassion, and love for her family and friends will never be forgotten. She is completely whole and healthy again, with her sweet Jesus. We are all so blessed to have had our lives touched by this precious lady.
A Celebration of Life service for Mary will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas on Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 10:30 AM. A family burial service will immediately follow in Harper, Texas.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made in memory of Mary L. Walker to:
Bible Study Fellowship
(please note Kerrville Classes)
121 Elm Valley
Ingram, Texas 78025.
Peterson Home Health Care
www.petersonhealth.com
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250 Cully Drive
Kerrville, Texas 78028
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12 Condolence(s)
Diana and Bill Shaffer
Corpus Christi, TX
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Aunt Mary was such a special person and all of us in the family loved her. She and Uncle Howard were always so welcoming in having us up to the ranch and I am so glad I was able to be part of a couple of “pajama” weekends. Mom and Dad, Aunt Josie, And Cousin Lucille and I, had the best time visiting and enjoying good food and sweet hospitality. I will cherish those memories. Aunt Mary taught me how to crochet one of her blanket patterns and was more than happy to help me get back on track even by phone while we were in New Hampshire! Remembering a beautiful Christian soul and sending our condolences to all her family and friends.
Edie Spalding
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
It was an honor to study God's word with Mary at Bible Study Fellowship. Her love for her Lord and Savior was so evident in her knowledge of His word. It was an honor to know and love her. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."Psalm 116:15. With deepest sympathy. Edie Spalding
Robin DeMoss
Kerrville, TX
Sunday, May 5, 2024
I am honored and blessed to have known Mary. Such a wonderful gift to all of us
Rest in Peace Mary, we will miss you and will see you again when Father calls us home.
Reenie Pehl
Fredericksburg, TX
Thursday, April 25, 2024
I didn’t know Mary very well. But her brother, Rusty Duderstadt and wife Robin are dear friends of mine. They always had much love and praise for Mary and her wonderful children. I’m so sorry for your loss. Reenie Pehl
Karen
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I first met Mary in a BSF study as her discussion leader. Mary shared her knowledge and added so much depth to the discussions. It was easy to see how much she Loved the Lord. Sweet spirit, Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Now she is in the arms of Jesus, pain free and and totally healed.
Jane Danz
Comfort, TX
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I worked with Mary at Peterson Hospital years ago, but I have never forgotten her. She was always so kind to me and all the patients. She will be missed
Carl and Joy Smith
Kerrville, TX
Monday, April 15, 2024
She was a talented nurse, a woman of God and a friend
Barbara Roberts
Ingram, TX
Friday, April 12, 2024
What a blessing it was to have had a good friend and wonderful customer at the Beauty Salon! I should have said started with a customer ended with a great friend. We’ll see you again Mary in heaven.
Becky
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Mary Sweet Lady.May You Rest In Paradise… Condolences & Prayers For Your Family..Becky💜
Elaine Bode and Jorge Notario
Wichita, KS
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
We were blessed to know Mary as a precious Christian and dear family friend.
Prayers for all her family.
Jorge and Elaine Notario
June and Bill Reimer
New Braunfels, TX
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
I am grateful to have crossed paths with Mary. She was a gift to anyone who ever met her.
Steve & Darlya Oehler
McKinney, TX
Saturday, April 6, 2024
May the memories of your loved one ...
of happy times,
of joyful smiles,
of hearty laughter
and caring words
Help you through this sorrowful time.
We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. May God comfort you in your sorrow.