Obituary of Daisy W. Walker

Daisy Wellborn Walker, 93, of US 421 North, Boone, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, at Watauga Medical Center. Daisy Alice Wellborn was born June 6, 1918 in Watauga County, to Robert and Clemmie Watson Wellborn. Mrs. Walker owned and operated Walkers Jewelry Store in Boone for more than 47 years. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Walker of Boone, and fianc�, Jerry Reynolds; two sons, Charlie Walker and wife Lois, and Buck Wellborn and wife Judy, all of Boone; two grandsons, Robert Walker and wife, Melanie, and Gregory Walker; three granddaughters, Erika Walker, Stacie Walker and Jacqueline Walker Aldridge and husband, Loren; and two great-grandchildren, Shaylyn and Haydyn Walker; sister, Mildred Michael of Peachtree City, Ga.; and three brothers, Charles Wellborn and wife, Mary Lou, and Junior Wellborn and Sue, all of Boone, and Bill Wellborn and wife, Tommie, of Deep Gap. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linney; one son, William; one sister, Sarah Graybeal; and four brothers, Allen, Arthur, Jim and Paul Wellborn. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 28, 2012, at 2 PM at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. John Bollinger and Rev. Laura Weant. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1 until 2 o�clock, one hour prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. Flowers are appreciated or the family suggests memorials to a charity of the donor�s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the Walker family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Walker family.