Mary Louise Robertson, of Rockford departed this earthly life July 3, 2026. She was born July 22, 1949 in Prescott, Arkansas the daughter of Finus Sr. and Larceluia Walker. Mary lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Prescott. She married Earl Robertson, he preceded her in death. Mary was employed as a computer programmer by ELCO Textron 35 years before retiring and later was employed at Generations Credit Union, over 10 years before retiring again. She was a member of All Nations Worship Center, serving as the church financial secretary many years.

Mary graduated from West High School and Rock Valley College receiving her Associates degree in Programing.

Mary leaves to cherish many loving memories, son, Andre (Tamera ) Walker; three daughters, Carla (James) Holliman, Tracy (Robert) Carr and Laura (Johnathon Patterson) Howell: 9 grandchildren, Antawan, Dominique, Jeremiah, Andre, Caleb, Cieara, Maya, Rita and Anthony; 3 great grandchildren; Nasir, Brayden and Bryson; three sisters, Dorothy Wright, Betty Stephens and Brenda Walker; brother, Hal Walker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including god daughter, Denise Pearson and special nieces Kiki Carr and Lisa Spivey. She was predeceased by her parents; five brothers, Henry Walker, Willie Walker, E.L. Walker, Charles Walker and Finus Walker Jr.

Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 4726 Jasper St. Rockford, IL. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.