Barbara Gould Walker

Abingdon, Va.

Barbara Burnett Walker, 88, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in South Hill, Va. and had been a resident of Abingdon since 1991. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel Burnett; sisters Annie Ruth Burnett Hall and Camilla Burnett Warren; and her husband, Dr. William Freeman Walker.

She leaves behind her son Dr. Robert Walker and spouse Martha Walker; daughter Camilla Forbes and spouse Jerry Forbes; grandchildren Dr. William Walker and spouse Dr. Karen Walker, Meredith Denton and spouse Daniel Denton, Allison Cross and spouse Randy Cross, Quentin Forbes and spouse Sarah Forbes, and Justin Forbes and spouse Heather Forbes; great-grandchildren Layla Denton, Walker Denton, Noah Forbes, Harrison Walker, Braxton Forbes, Naomi Forbes, and Baby Forbes due June 2018.

A funeral service for Barbara Burnett Walker will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Pastor Scott Homesley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel from noon until the time of service. Interment will be in Evansville, Indiana following local visitation at Boone Funeral Home and graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Faith in Action Food Bank, 798 Hillman Highway, NE, Abingdon, VA 24210. Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Mrs. Walker and her family are in the care of the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).