Andree Marie Louise, nee Roussel, Walkington, 84, of Shiloh, IL; formerly of Marissa, IL. Born on May 12, 1934 in Nancy, France; passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mercy Rehabilitation and Care Center in Swansea, IL.
Mrs. Walkington was a homemaker. Andree was a great cook and she loved cooking for her family. She enjoyed traveling. Most of all she loved spending time with and taking care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Pierre and Germaine, nee Romain, Roussel. Her husband – Charles Walkington whom she married on August 31, 1959 in Nancy, France and who passed away on November 16, 2010.
She is survived by three sons – Kenneth (Cammie) Walkington of Bay St. Louis, MS; Gerald (Kelli) Walkington of Shiloh, IL; Andrew (Maria Rowena) Walkington of Cebu City, Philippines. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One brother-in-law Lindell (Martha) Walkington of Bloomington, IL. She is also survived by extended family and friends, family in France and dear friend Heather Sieber.
Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Care.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.
Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon with Father Mark Reyling officiating.
Interment: Private burial will be held at Jefferson-Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Ken and Cammie, so sorry we missed the wake. See your pics on facebook. Family is growing like weeds. You all look happy. Hope you enjoy your Mississippi home. Miss you up here in the crazy state of Ill.
Posted by: sharon cross – marissa, IL – Family Friend May 25, 2018
ReplyPeace be with your family.. sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Joni (Jones) Hall – Classmate May 25, 2018
ReplyAndree’ through marriage became my cousin before I was born. I remember how happy we all were that Charlie and Andree’ decided to make their home in Marissa. As such I was very fortunate to spend lots of time with them. Andree’ was a very special person who left her home in France and came to the United States as a military wife because of her love for her husband and three sons.
Posted by: Nancy Bartley Garlit – Steeleville, IL – Family May 16, 2018
ReplyFarewell Andrée, my cousin, my sister, my friend.
You’ll be forever in my heart.
Minouche
Posted by: minouche royer – france – Family May 16, 2018
ReplyDear family Walkington,
We heard with much sadness and emotion of the passing on Saturday the 12th of our beloved cousine, Andrée.
We will keep memorie of a young orphan girl who grew up and raised with us at her uncle René and aunt Catherine Romain’s home, our parents.
She never forgot her french roots, and we were pleased and happy to met each others time to time, not often enough, to bring up our shared memories while tasting snails, french cheese and good wine.
Our thoughts are with her.
We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Posted by: Marie-Noelle, Virginie, Cyrille and Alain Romain – Nancy (France) – Family May 15, 2018
ReplyMy thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Posted by: A friend May 14, 2018
ReplyI met grandma when i was around 6 yrs old when she came here in the Philippines. From what i know about grandma is that she is a sweet person, very caring to her family and she never forgets her family. Was really hoping on meeting her again at my age today but sadly she’s gone. Grandma where ever you are right now i hope you are in a better place where suffering is not around. We all love you grandma. Belated happybirthday and Mother’s day.
Posted by: Kyle Robert Walkington – Cebu – Grandchild May 14, 2018
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I met grandma when i was around 6 yrs old when she came here in the Philippines. From what i know about grandma is that she is a sweet person, very caring to her family and she never forgets her family. Was really hoping on meeting her again at my age today but sadly she’s gone. Grandma where ever you are right now i hope you are in a better place where suffering is not around. We all love you grandma. Belated happybirthday and Mother’s day.
Posted by: Kyle Robert Walkington – Cebu – Grandchild May 14, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
Posted by: A friend May 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss
Posted by: Connie Sauerwein – Columbia, IL May 15, 2018
Dear family Walkington,
We heard with much sadness and emotion of the passing on Saturday the 12th of our beloved cousine, Andrée.
We will keep memorie of a young orphan girl who grew up and raised with us at her uncle René and aunt Catherine Romain’s home, our parents.
She never forgot her french roots, and we were pleased and happy to met each others time to time, not often enough, to bring up our shared memories while tasting snails, french cheese and good wine.
Our thoughts are with her.
We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Posted by: Marie-Noelle, Virginie, Cyrille and Alain Romain – Nancy (France) – Family May 15, 2018
Farewell Andrée, my cousin, my sister, my friend.
You’ll be forever in my heart.
Minouche
Posted by: minouche royer – france – Family May 16, 2018
Andree’ through marriage became my cousin before I was born. I remember how happy we all were that Charlie and Andree’ decided to make their home in Marissa. As such I was very fortunate to spend lots of time with them. Andree’ was a very special person who left her home in France and came to the United States as a military wife because of her love for her husband and three sons.
Posted by: Nancy Bartley Garlit – Steeleville, IL – Family May 16, 2018
Peace be with your family.. sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Joni (Jones) Hall – Classmate May 25, 2018
Ken and Cammie, so sorry we missed the wake. See your pics on facebook. Family is growing like weeds. You all look happy. Hope you enjoy your Mississippi home. Miss you up here in the crazy state of Ill.
Posted by: sharon cross – marissa, IL – Family Friend May 25, 2018