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Dessie Louisa Pryor Walters

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Dessie Louisa Pryor Walters, 87 of Dalzell passed away April 11, 2018 at the Arbors in Marietta Ohio. She was born March 14,1931 to Ark and Mattie Farnsworth Pryor.

On May 24,1947 she married Gilbert Dean Walters, who preceded her in death (2005) as well as three sons, Gary (1947), Randy (2003) and Ronnie (2007), one grandson and one great granddaughter. Also preceding her in death are sisters Caroline, Deloris, Alberta, Bessie, Gladys and brothers Delmar and Ark as well as 11 half siblings.
Dessie was a homemaker. She enjoyed listening to and singing the old country songs. Every summer she raised a huge garden, working in it for countless hours and then preserving all she raised with the help of her mother-in-law, Sarah. During winter she spent her time sewing, making dolls and beautiful quilts for family and friends. She also quilted for others.

She is survived by 4 sons, Roger & Gale of Dalzell, Russ ( Sandell ) and Dale of Marietta, 2 daughters, Donna ( Randy ) Krigbaum of Devola and Darlene (Jim ) Fleeman of Lower Salem, daughter-in-law Evelyn Camden Walters of Lower Salem and daughter-in-law Connie Walters Pitts of Conway, Arkansas. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

In honor of her request she will be cremated with a memorial service to be held at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford will be assisting the family with arrangements. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Arbors for the wonderful care they gave Dessie. Thanks to hospice for your kindness and caring support. A special thank you to Dave and Shauna Bigley for being such a wonderful neighbor to Dessie over the years. Your kindness and generosity will not be forgotten.