Walker

Elizabeth Jane Walker, 78, of Butler, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at her residence.

Born on Aug. 21, 1945, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late James E. Walker and the late Bernice (Blair) Walker.

Jane graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Science in education in 1967. She then went on to get a master's degree as a reading specialist from Slippery Rock University in 1971.

Jane taught reading at Seneca Valley School District for 30 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Butler, and a member of the Literary Club of Butler. Jane loved listening to music, reading, studying history and spending her summers in Chautauqua, N.Y. She also enjoyed bird watching, fly fishing and observing nature, especially flowers.

She is survived by two sisters, Linda Storey of Kingwood, Texas, and Mary Lou Dickson of Mount Lebanon; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dixie Ann Humphrey.

WALKER — A funeral service to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Jane Walker, who died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., Butler, with the Rev. Sang Hak Lee officiating.

A private burial will take place at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew Jane are encouraged to share memories and upload pictures to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.