Shirley Estelle Walker

Shirley Estelle Walker, 88, of Colonial Beach, passed away March 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by loving family.

Shirley was born in Washington, D.C. in 1934 to Arthur and Katherine Speiser. Her parents had cottages in Colonial Beach where she spent her summers and weekends. She made Colonial Beach her permanent home in the mid 1950’s where she met her husband, Andrew “Blight” Walker, Sr.

Shirley was a homemaker that was well known in Colonial Beach for her baking. She also babysat for numerous Colonial Beach families over the years.

Shirley is survived by her son Blight Walker, Jr. (Shirley J.) of Colonial Beach; daughter Belinda Laymon of Colonial Beach; and son Joseph Walker (Amanda) of Dunedin, FL; grandchildren Rhiannon (John), Tiffany, Ashley (Lyn), Andrew (Erin) and Sarah; great-grandchildren Lily, Teagan, Quinnlyn, Thatcher, A. B. IV, Yeardley, Estelle, and Alastair; and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Blight Walker, Sr., and her son, Michael Carrick.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 11a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Oak Grove, VA with burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s name to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 601 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443.