Janice Marilyn Walker

Janice M. Walker, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka.  Janice was born September 20, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Edwin and Frances (Hassinger) Hammond.  She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948 and attended Washburn University for two years.  She married Thurman “George” Walker September 28, 1951 in Topeka.  He preceded her in death September 2, 2002.

She had worked at Sears for 10 years.  She was a lifelong member of Lowman United Methodist Church where she was active with the Women’s Circle.  She also was a member of the Menoken E.H.U.  She volunteered at Doorstep, Let’s Help and Washburn University.  She was a member of the N.A.F.E. and the Golden Beacon Class.  She served as a Cub Scout Leader and was a Girl Scout volunteer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beverly Ladner.  She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (David) Holzmeister of Topeka and a son, Mark (Pam) Walker of Mondamin, Iowa; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Lowman United Methodist Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Lowman United Methodist Church, Doorstep, Inc., Midland Hospice Care, or Topeka Civic Theatre and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home.  davidsonfuneral.com