Pearline Walker

Pearline Walker was born in Childersburg, Alabama on January 19, 1926, born to the late Bessie Dates and Eddie Swain. She became part of the 16 children (three sets of twins) born to the Swain Family. Pearline enjoyed her childhood as she received her formal education at Phyllis Wheatley High School and worked in the fields after school to assist the family’s household needs. She later met and married the late John Walker and moved to Columbiana, AL. During their many years of marriage they had 10 children. She worked for Alabama Power and was a caregiver to several families in the community. She served her community with lots of love and pride. She later worked for the city of Columbiana as a worker at the Columbiana Senior Citizen Center, where she retired. Mrs. Walker also was an active member of her church where she was a choir member, deaconess wife, missionary worker, and there were many other positions she held. She would sit with who we call the Golden Girls, Mrs. Pauline Thompkins and Mrs. Lois Truss, her lifelong friends. Pearline was an excellent cook, seamstress who made quilts for family and friends whenever asked, and loved being outside in the yard. She was no stranger to hard work even in her later years. Pearline dedicated her life to her children and many others. She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Stars and also recorded with the Shelby County Harmonettes.
On December 9, 2021 she transitioned on home. She was proceeded into death by husband, John Walker, 2 Daughters, Debbie Talley and Linda Walker, 2 sons, Jimmie Cowlin and John Cowlin, and grandson, Brandon Johnson. She leaves to celebrate her memory: Children: Dorothy Cowlin, Dr. Rebecca (Fate) Bryant, Margie Johnson, Carolyn (Alex) Padilla, Arika (Quaderie) Norwood, Erik (April) Walker; Sisters: Ruby Reynolds, Earlene Hicks, Bessie Strickland of Gadsden, AL; Grandchildren: Kevin Walker, Jonathan Talley, Reginald Walker, Travis Rutledge, Justin Crum, Ashley Crum, Kirk Johnson, Pearlneisha Johnson, Amber Johnson, Sierra Whiting, Landen Smith, Carson Smith, Grayson Smith, Konnor Norwood, Luke Walker, Emily Walker; Her Godchildren: Emmett Patterson and Johnny George; Special Friends: Mrs. Lois Truss and Mrs. Pauline Thompkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 4;00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at The Good Shepherd.
Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, Dec. 16 at 1:00 P.M. at Union Baptist Church in Columbiana with burial at Wallace Campbell Cemetery.
Pastor Skylar Patterson- Officiating
 

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