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Marion A. Walke


Sunrise: November 2, 1941

Sunset: September 3, 2020

Marion Anita Zackery Walke of Virginia Beach, VA passed from this life on September 3, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, the late Nelson and Wyolene S. Zackery, her husband Winston R. Walke and son-in-law Mario J. Bievre.

Marion completed her formal education at I.C. Norcom High School, Portsmouth, VA and attended Norfolk State, Norfolk, VA. She worked at Cooper-Trent Printing Co., Norfolk, VA  for four years, Bailey Banks & Biddle Jewelry store, Va. Beach, VA for four years, Christian Broadcasting Network, Va. Beach, VA for ten years and the Easter Seal Society of Va. Beach, VA before retiring.

As a member of Mt. Zion she belonged to the Rachel E. Brown Missionary Society, the Stewardess Board, served as class leader and was a member of the Lay Organization. She retired from the New Gospel Choir.

Marion was a loving mother and grandmother (affectionately known as Grammie). Cherishing her memories are a son, Keith A. Walke (Melodee Osborn); a daughter, Angela R. W. Bievre and a granddaughter, Adrianna E. Bievre.  One brother-in-law, Leon Walke (Wanette) of Fayetteville, NC; sisters-in-law, Alice Somerville and Cora Greene (Rodney) of VA Beach, VA. Nieces and nephews, Ivia Somerville and Janice McNeil, Richmond, VA; Linda and Paul Lilly, Richmond, VA; Sylvia and Donald Speller, Chesapeake, VA; Ronald Greene, Va Beach, VA; Stephanie Walke, Fayetteville, NC. Aunt, Mildred S. Washington, Savannah, GA. Cousins, Sally G. Tyson, NJ; Elaine Ingram, Atlanta, GA; Wilmon and Brona Greggs, Edison, GA; and Charles Greggs, Edison, GA; numerous grand nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Marion A Walke‘s name to the link below

Viewing Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Friday, September 18, 2020 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Granby Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Alice Speller says

    Here’s to the good times we all had shared at 105 and 101 Brentwood Circle! Aunt Marion, you live on in our hearts and in our memories. We thank you for your wisdom , thoughtfulness and love. It’s a real party going on in the family corner of the upper room! Uncle Winston was at the door, we are sure, to welcome you home.

    Love you forever!,
    Sylvia and Donald

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    Mildred Washington says

    I’ll miss our phone chats –sometime we just needed to vent, but we listened to each other–then laugh at our self. You’re home resting in Jesus’ arms. Your mom and dad, grandma Mackey, grandpa Jim, Winston, Mario as well as all your aunts and uncle are there to welcome you home.

    I love you so very much!
    Aunt Mildred

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    Gail Boyd says

    You have my prayers.
    Love Auntie

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