Louise Walden

Louise Walden, 94, of Muskogee, Oklahoma entered Heaven’s gates on Monday, December 16, 2019. She was born August 6, 1925 in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to Eugene and Ella Mae (Roberts) Watkins. She attended public schools and graduated from Fort Gibson High School. Louise married the love of her life, Armel Walden; sharing more than 71 years of life together when he passed in 2012. Louise and Armel purchased Gifford Monument Company in 1965. Together they operated the business until they retired in 2000. Louise was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she was active in the choir. She was also a member of the Women’s Lion Club, Old Fort Club, and the Red Hat Club. Louise volunteered many years at Muskogee Regional Hospital. She loved to play bridge and mahjong, and in her younger years, she enjoyed playing golf. Louise was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Ella Watkins; husband, Armel Walden; daughter, Patricia “Patsy” Cale; sister, Dorothy Black; and brother, Bill Watkins. Louise is survived by her children, Barbara Key (Weldon) of Muskogee, Don Walden (Fran) of Fayetteville, AR; son-in-law, Bill Cale of Muskogee; brother, James Watkins (Alice) of Muskogee; grandchildren, Debbie Allbery (Carroll), Patrick Cale (Shanna), Chuck Cale (Pam), Jon Walden (Carrie), and Francee Maxwell (Kevin); great-grandchildren, Tyler Allbery, Ryan Allbery, Kinsey Cale, Evan Cale, Mason Cale, Blakely Maxwell, Bailynn Maxwell, Bellarae Maxwell, Alexander Walden, Christopher Walden, and Elizabeth Walden; along with other family members and friends. Our family wants to acknowledge two of our own, Don and Fran. Mother lived with them a year and received fun times and the best of nursing care. “They kept their promise” to mother. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30pm, Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral services celebrating Louise’s life will be 10AM, Friday, December 20, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Burris officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Cale, Chuck Cale, Tyler Allbery, Evan Cale, Mason Cale, and Jon Walden. Honorary pallbearers will be Carroll Allbery, Ryan Allbery, Kevin Maxwell, and John Lefler.

Louise Walden

August 6, 1925 - December 16, 2019