Wilma Ruth Walker of Rockford departed this earthly life August 20, 2024. She was born October 27, 1942 in Arkansas the daughter of Leroy and Vida James. Wilma lived 81 years in Rockford coming from Arkansas.  She married Floyd Walker, March 5, 1959, of this union 10 children were born. Wilma was employed as a machine operator by Warner Lambert over 10 years, later becoming a liaison many years at Ellis School.  She was a faithful member of State Street Church of Christ, serving as a member of the Church of Christ 65 years. Wilma attended East High School, later to receive her G.E.D.

Wilma leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband of 65 years, Floyd Sr; five sons, Floyd Walker Jr., Aaron (Marilyn) Walker, Everett Walker, Reginald Walker and Jousha Walker; three daughters, Carolyn Beard, Charlise Walker, and Tracey Walker; step children, Mike Moss and Cheryl Moss; 23 grandchildren; host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; three brothers, Jeff (Lois) Walker, Dennis Walker and Earl Jarrett; five sisters, Annie (Jesse) Gulley, Lois Chapple, Gloria James, Karen Walker, and Auguster James; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including sister in law, Cortez Sherman. She was predeceased by her parents; two daughters, Sheila Walker and Bianca Walker; four brothers, Clevester Henry, Willie "Bill" Sherman, Roy James and Terry James; sisters, Velma James, Thema James, Debra Walker, and Juanita James Craig.

Special thanks to Everette, Josh, Lisa, Reggie and Pricilla for the dedication over the years of love and caregiving you all provided.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2024 at State Street Church of Christ 4141 W. State Street. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Arrangements by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.