Betty Jean Williams Walker Martin, 94, of Patterson, gained her angel wings Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Jones Center at Baptist Village in Waycross.

All Ms. Betty’s family and friends share the words of Paul with her, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7).

Ms. Betty, as she was affectionately known, was born in Sylvania, October 31, 1930, to the late Harry B. and Maude Bazemore Williams. She was a 1947 graduate of Sylvania

High School and attended Georgia Teachers College where she attained her education teaching degree. She moved to Patterson, where she taught school for several years. In Patterson, she met Enoch Walker Jr., married, and had three children: Melinda (Richard) Griffis, Lawton (Sheila) Walker and Bill Walker.

After Enoch’s death, she would marry the most elig ib1e bachelor in Patterson,

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(Rachel) Walker; her four great-grandchildren, Hudson and Carter Tittle and Millie and Shephard Walker and numerous relatives and many special friends who were a part of her wonderful life.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, August 9, at the Patterson Baptist Church, 5770 Main Street, Patterson.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, August 9, from the Patterson Baptist Church with the Rev. R. C. James and the Rev. Vance Colley officiating.

A private burial will be held in Patterson Cemetery.

A special thank-you to Dr. Don Waters, a lifelong doctor and friend. Thanks also goes to all the staff and support group at the Jones Center at Baptist Village as well as Hospice Satilla. Ms. Betty loved and appreciated each of you.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patterson Baptist Church, 5770 Main St., Patterson, GA 31557 or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

mie C. Martin. Ms. Betty was a member of Patterson Baptist Church for over 70 years. She taught the Joy Sunday School Class and served on numerous committees with the church. She was an avid supporter of the Patterson community and all the people and activities.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bill Walker and both spouses, Enoch Walker Jr. and Jimmie C. Martin.

Survivors include her daughter and son-inlaw and son and daughter- in-law, along with her four grandchildren, Daniel (Tiffany) Griffis, Angel (Ken) Tittle, Caroline Walker and Jake

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