Marion Lee (Green) Walker

Marion Lee (Green) Walker, was born on December 9, 1946 to the union of the late Viola Lee Green of Morganza, Louisiana and the late Sam Green of Lake Providence, Louisiana. God’s Angels escorted Marion Lee (Green) Walker to the Golden Gates of Heaven on April 1, 2020 at 11:00pm at the age of 73. Her education started at Fredrick Douglass and she graduated from Lincoln High School. After high school, Marion moved to California, where she resided for the next 30 years. Marion and her high school sweetheart, Calvin Joseph Walker Sr. were joined in Holy Matrimony on February 27, 1965. She continued her education at California Technical School, where she received her certification as a Key-Punch Operator. She was employed at Springfield Dairy, where she worked for the next seven years. After receiving a private contract with the White Front Discount Chain, she left Springfield Dairy to start her own Key-Punch business. As her business grew, she helped, trained and prepared young black women for the technical workforce. During the late-70’s, Marion decided to focus on being a housewife and a dedicated mother. After getting a divorce in 1986, she returned to her hometown of Gretna, Louisiana, where she successfully opened a beignet shop in Belle Promenade Mall. Two years later, she expanded her restaurant ventures by opening “Frank’s Place” in the same mall. The restaurant featured dishes from world renowned Chief Austin Lesley, of the world famous Chez Helene. After retiring from her business, she moved to Algiers, Louisiana where she continued to serve and support her community. She prepared and delivered food to the homeless on the Saturday before Thanksgiving for 10 years. She also sponsored bus rides for the elderly to the various casinos around the Louisiana and Mississippi area. Marion welcomed everyone and enjoyed several celebrations with her friends and beloved family members. She will always be remembered for spreading love from her generous heart, tremendous smile and astounding laugh. She is survived by her children: Tyronne “Jabari” Walker (Alicia), Kiesha Walker-Moreira; stepsons: Dwight Walker (Alexes) and Calvin Walker Jr. Grandchildren: Ashia Cannon, George Moreira Jr., Noel Moreira, Sam Moreira, Akilah Mosley, Enrique Cosenza, Imani Sylve, Inaya Walker and Jabari-Amani Walker, Step-Grandchildren: Amber Walker, Alexandria Walker and Desmon Walker. Brother: Charles Green Sr. (Velma), Brother-in law: John Walker Jr. (Carol), Sister-in-law: Eola Bradford (Gaines). Devoted cousin: Ethel Keller, Devoted Friends: Stanley Milton, Terri Jackson, Felicia Mackey (John), Daphanie Rankin, Linda Oliver, Lynn Williams, Karla Walters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and other friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Sam Green, mother, Viola Lee Green, son, Darren Anthony Walker, and ex-husband, Calvin Joseph Walker Sr. May her soul rest in peace in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we all shall see her again someday. Even the Best of Friends, Do Part Sometime 1946 - 2020 Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue.