Mother Idell Walker, departed this earthly life peacefully at home in her sleep Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was born July 2, 1926, in Warren Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas and Ella Mae Tillman. Idell  moved to Rockford, Illinois when she was young with her family. She married Frank Walker in 1955, he preceded her in death.

Mother Idell Walker, was a member of Greater New Fellowship C.O.G.I.C for over 25 years, under the leadership of Pastor Curtis Walker, where she served as the church mother.  Mother Idell was the matriarch of our family. She was our go to person to get a prayer through and an exemplary person to be an example of living a life for the Lord. Mother Idell enjoyed spending time with her daughter and other family members daily. She loved singing songs and going out to eat. Mother Idell was a special person in the eyes of many.

Mother Idell, leaves to cherish many loving memories, her daughter, Mary Lee Williams; Martha Ann Brown, who she raised as her daughter; Martha's children Stevie and Nelson Brown, who she also raised as her own; 11 grandchildren, Toy (Maurice) Thompson, Lori (Kenneth) Gould, Debra Harris, Beverly Martin, Theresa Williams, Betty Williams, Alice William, Connie Simmon, Anthony, Gary and Gregory Williams.

Idell is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ella Mae Tillman, husband, Frank Walker; grandchildren Christopher Brown, Mary Kay Dixon, Frank Williams Jr. Martini Flint, Masia Thompson, Ava Anderson, Tony "Mister Man" Catlin Jr., Bonnie Rose Horton, Marquerious Flint; three brothers, her twin brother, Rodell Tillman, Henry Lee and Tommy Tillman, sisters Alice Junior, Bernice and Margaret Jean Tillman, aunts and uncles, Birdie Lee Grim, Eunice Dulie-Smith, Eddie and Eugene Smith; nephews and nieces, Dorothy Simmons, Linda and Gloria Tillman, Shirely Allen, John Tillman, Larry and Jerry Simmons and Floyd Tillman.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Greater New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. 2501 N. Central Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. until the time of service.