Nancy V. Walker

Nancy V. Walker, a longtime resident of Flourtown, passed away peacefully on March 25th at the Meadowood Retirement Community. She was 88 years old.

 

Born on April 24, 1936, in Slippery Rock, PA, Nancy was a devoted friend, loving mother and grandmother, avid reader, and lifelong learner. A graduate of Northwestern University, she dedicated many years to nurturing young minds — first as a junior high English teacher, and later as a nursery school teacher at Chestnut Hill Presbyterian — inspiring students with her warmth and kindness.

 

Her love of language and learning extended far beyond the classroom. A dedicated epistolarian, she wrote countless letters, notes, and newsletters that kept her closely connected with friends and family near and far. She also loved painting and antiquing. Nancy was deeply committed to her community: she volunteered with Eastern Montco Meals on Wheels, served as president of the Erdenheim PTA, and was a lifelong Flyers fan and supporter of the Philadelphia Orchestra — while always offering a helping hand and warm smile to friends and neighbors.

 

She especially cherished her role as a grandmother, bringing her  “pep” and dance moves to countless sporting events, school plays, and birthday parties. She organized many unforgettable family trips to the mountains and the shore. In the moments when she was sitting still, Nancy could be found relaxing in the quiet beauty of her courtyard in Flourtown.

 

She is survived by her two sons, James Lester Jr. and William Frederick; daughter-in-law, Patricia; brother and sister in-law, Fred and Kathleen Vincent, cousin Edna Mae Tissue, and her four beloved grandchildren: Kathryn, Ben, John, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James L. Walker Sr.

 

A private memorial will be held to honor her life. Nancy’s kindness, wisdom, and cheerful smile will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.