Mrs. Gail Walker

Mrs. Gail Catherine Conlon Walker, age 85, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in the Little River Nursing and Rehab, Ashdown.

Gail was one of three children born to Joseph and Catherine Pilger Conlon on October 15, 1934 in Astoria, New York. She was a graduate of Bayside High School in Bayside, New York and worked as an administrative assistant to the head of advertising at Champion Papers in Manhattan before meeting the love of her life, Marion Elmer "Mike" Walker. Gail and Mike were joined in marriage on January 12, 1980 in Hampton Bays, New York. Gail was a faithful member of St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen and served with the St. Barbara Altar Society. She spent many years with the Hospital Auxiliary volunteering at the De Queen Medical Center. Gail enjoyed her time with her dogs, Princess, Gracie, Suzie and Jingles, but more than anything, she cherished the time spent with her family, church family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of over 30 years, Mike Walker; and one sister, Patricia Kearns.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one sister, Carol Zaleski and husband Ed of Roanoke, Virginia; a step-son, Robert M. Walker and wife Peggy of York, South Carolina; nieces, Jennifer Kelly of Cortland Manor, New York and Floy Jean Driscoll of New Jersey; nephews, Shaun Brookhouse of Manchester, England and Kevin Kearn of Long Island, New York; special friends, Patty Sharp, Phyllis Bradley and Debbie Ernest; as well as, other relatives and a host of friends.

Private Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Barbara Catholic Church in De Queen with Father Ramses Mendieta officiating. Public graveside services will follow at 3:00 P.M., at Redmen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., with reciting of Rosary at 7:00 P.M., Friday, May 22 ^nd , at the funeral home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to St. Barbara Catholic Church in Mrs. Gail Walker's memory.

The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the nurses and staff of Little River Nursing and Rehab, as well as, Hospice of Texarkana. Your love and kindness shown to Mrs. Gail has not gone unnoticed.

Due to current health concerns, the use of a mask and gloves is recommended during the time of visitation. Please refrain from hugging or touching one another and keep a comfortable distance of six (6) foot from one another while in the funeral home. Hand sanitizer will be available.