Fannye Marie Walker

Final Arrangements Entrusted to: J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home 179-24 Linden Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434 (347-784-0623 BIRTH: FANNYE BOOKER WALKER. This precious gift was sent from heaven to bless the lives of her earthly parents, George Booker and Beulah Gibson Booker. This precious jewel arrived on December 15,1927 in Macon, Georgia. She was brought up in a religious family. At a very young age, she attended the community church. As a young teenager, she was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E. J. Calhoun. There she taught Sunday school, sang in a choir and participated in Missionary outreach programs. EDUCATION: FANNYE received her primary education in the Macon Georgia School System. She attended Wheatley Grammar School and Ballard Norman Religious Middle School. She graduated from Beda-Etta College Preparatory school as Valedictorian in 1943. After graduating from high school, she furthered her education by attending the American Divinity College in 1967, where she earned her Bachelor of Theology Degree. In 1982, Fannye earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from York College (CUNY), where she also received several honors and was listed in Who’s Who in National Universities and Colleges of America. In 1990, she continued her academic journey at St. John University in Queens, New York where she earned her Master of Science Degree. As an avid learner, Fannye completed her post-graduation at the New York Theological Seminary for Pastoral Counseling. Pastor Fannye Walker was well educated and knowledgeable about the bible and the God she faithfully served. RELIGION & LEADERSHIP: REVEREND FANNYE was employed at the Booker T. Washington community center - outreach programs. Upon leaving Georgia, she was recruited by the U.S. Naval Department, Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington D.C. While living in Washington D.C., she met and married the love of her life, John L. Walker Sr. The two remained life partners for almost 65 years. Out of this union came four boys: Ronnie, John Jr. “Len”, Paul and Marc. Fannye and John then moved to New York and joined The Living Stone Baptist Church where she served as youth superintendent, church musician, deaconess, and president of The Queen Esther Missionary Society. She continued in service at the Merrick Park Baptist Church where she served with her husband Reverend John L. Walker, Sr. She also served at Merrick Park in the senior choir, training union, and as the children’s musician. As Rev. Fannye journeyed through her christian experience. In September 1960, she assisted her husband along with their three sons, Ronald, Len, Paul, and the community children set up a church mission in their home basement. In 1971, Rev. Fannye co-founded St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. A licensed minister, Rev. Fannye has served as a speaker in many churches and almost every capacity in the church. She has been a social worker in various agencies and a counselor for Astoria Supportive Services, serving on the Board of Presidential Directors, and Queens Federation of Churches. Rev. Fannye also served with the Women’s Christian Conference Ministry Wives, EBA and the NAACP in Jamaica, New York. She was also a rehab counselor, oftentimes ministering in the local hospitals and served as an Advisory Board Member of the Carver Federal Savings Bank. A Pastoral counselor for North Shore Hospital (HIP) and a member of the Free Women in Christ Conference. Rev. Fannye served at Merrick Park Baptist Church Secretary of the Board of Directors and South Ozone Park Senior Citizens Association. Member of the Social Action Committee of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Queens and the vicinity. AWAITING HER ARRIVAL: REVEREND FANNYE will be reunited with her loving husband of 65 years, Rev. John L. Walker Sr. and welcomed by her three sons: Mark Daryll, Paul, and John “Len” Jr ; her parents: Mrs. Beulah Gibson Booker and Mr. George Booker; her siblings: Mr. James C.”JC” Booker, Mr. Harold “Bobby” Booker, and Ms. Sarah “Doll” Brown; and beloved her niece, Mrs. Barbara B. Richet “Barbara Jean”, and dearest friend, Mr. Leroy Safford. CHERISHED MEMORIES: REV. FANNYE had a heart of gold and would always see the good in everyone she came in contact with. She had a beautiful smile with adorable dimples. She would always make sure her family and friends lacked nothing. Rev. Fannye leaves a legacy and loving memories that will be cherished forever and ever. She leaves her loving son, Ronald B. Walker, one sister; Ms. Betty Knox “Aunt Dear”, and nine grandchildren to carry on her legacy; Thomas, Sekeyna “Trice”, Nadia (Darin) Tompkins, Amy, Patrick, Nadine “Anna” (Omar) Hargrove, Sabrina, Lamaar, Paul “Jr.”; her nine great grandchildren; DaQuan, DeVonte, Nigel Tompkins, Nia Tompkins, Nya-Trinti, NyEmah, Jacob, Kayden, and Zion; her seven great great grandchildren; Serenati, Demetrius, Aaliyah, Daniel, Amiyah, Kodi, and Skyee. A host of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and caregivers located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and New York along with the entire St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church family. WHAT WOULD GRANDMA SAY: “To God be the Glory, for the great things He has done; He picked up the broken pieces of my life and made me whole”. “It is well with my soul”. Trust God! He will never leave you or forsake you. Just do it - the Lord is gonna Bless you! You better get an education! Always keep $20 emergency money in your shoes! If you don’t know the Lord, Keep living! I have already talked to the Lord about it, He will fix it! Did you go to church today? Don’t tell me…I was a Social Worker! You better get to know the Lord. Train up a child in the way he/she should go. Honor thy mother and father that your days may be long. You will understand Bye and Bye.

Fannye Marie Walker

December 15, 1927 - June 21, 2022