Coreen "Coot" Walker

Passed 12/30/2020

Obituary For Coreen "Coot" Walker

Mrs. Coreen “Coot” Walker of Hamilton Georgia departed this life at 86 peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Coreen was born June 12, 1934 to the late Nathan and Nellie Bridges Sr. in Hamilton, Georgia. In 1952 she married Mr. Charlie C. Walker Sr. and to this union 9 children were born. Coreen and Charlie spent the first year of their marriage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 1953 they returned to Georgia where she would spend the rest of her life.

Coreen dedicated her life to Christ and was a faithful member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Hamilton, Georgia.

She was known to everyone as “Grandma Coot” and everyone who came to visit her would look for their picture on the “Wall of Fame”.

Grandma Coot was known for her powerful hug that could literally take your breath away. She will be truly missed by all those who experienced her love and affection. She is preceded in death by her parents Nathan and Nellie Bridges; brothers: Vorn C, William and Thomas Bridges; sisters: Madie Dozier, Vera Williams and Carrie Harris; one sister-in-law: Fannie Robinson and 3 grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons: Charlie C. Walker Jr. (Christine), Ross Walker (Cora), Roy Walker, Willis Walker (Yolanda), Zebedee Walker, Clent Walker (Pam) and Jamieson Grier (Michelle), daughters: Reginia Cuffy (Nate), Nellie Wiliams (Willie), Shelia Sanders and Ruby Sparks (Kenneth); God-daughter : Tammy Edmonds (CJ); 4 brothers: Johnnie, Nathan Jr. , Lester and George Bridges (Ann); 3 sisters: Fannie Mason, Emma Harvey and Martha Fannin (Charlie) ; 26 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 1PM to 3PM Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Terry Family Funeral Home 145 North College Street Hamilton, Georgia. There will be a graveside service Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Murphy Family Cemetery 1020 Calhoun Rd Hamilton Georgia. Face coverings are required and social distancing will be enforced.

Service entrusted to Terry Family Funeral Home, Hamilton Georgia.



Guest Book

Sending Our Prayers And Condolences To The Family Of Sister Coot , A Loving Sweet Lady, A Christian, A Loving Mother, Grandmother, And Great Grandmother, We Meet Her When My Daughter Married Her Grandson Pierre, She Was Very Sweet And Loving Lady, Showed Love Like She Already Knew Us, And She Aways Did Every Time We Saw Her. So I Say To The Family Don't Worry She Is Safe Now And We Loved Her But GOD Loved And Wanted Her More, Walker Family May She Rest In Peace, GOD Bless You All🙏🏾🙏🏾

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May God Bless You and Keep You. Our deepest condolences and Prayers to Your Family in this time of Sorrow. Ophelia, Stephen & Brandon Johnson.

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I will always remember Aunt Coreen. She was just like another grandma. She kept us, fed us, loved us and whooped us. Such a special lady! Rest in Paradise! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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To the family of Mrs. Corene (Coot) Walker, we send our sincere and heartfelt condolences and prayers. May God comfort and console your hearts during this moment of bereavement. With love The Robinson/Patton Family Columbus, Ga. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Thank you for sharing your life with us Grandma Coot! You were indeed the Grandmother of All in Hamilton. Peace and blessings of comfort to our Bridges/Walker family! We love you, Melissa, John and Jamyra

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Lord Father God wrap your living arms around grandma and Coot family give them peace and rest as they are mourning her passing hold them tightly and whisper to them your words are comfort I love you guys and May the peace of God be with your Treva and family

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Grandma Coot will greatly be missed. Always loving and receiving us. We are praying for the comfort of God to be placed in all her family's heart. We send our love. Always & Forever more Konsheia, Aleecia, Amari and Amarion

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Sending prayers to my family i love you all dearly and mama will truly be missed

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We are sending our continued prayers and blessings to the family. Mrs.Coreen will be truly missed. God will strengthen you during this difficult times. You will definitely cherish the memories. Love Linda and Clifford

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I send a prayer to Grandmother Coot family for strength. Look to the heavens which cometh thy help. God will bless and keep all of you. Michael and Wanda Jackson

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Our hearts are so heavy mama was the sweetest we will continue to keep our beloved family in our prayers just know if it was any way possible we would be right there with you guys love always Michelle,Kayla,Jade,Tyler and Jamerson

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I would like to send my condolences to the family. Mrs. Walker was a beautiful soul. I remember the first time me and my son met her and all the Walker family. The received me and my son as family. She wanted us to feel comfortable in her home. They talk about the wall of fame she had me and my son was on the wall. I want to thank her for raising loving children. The are all selfless people and I will never for get the great time we had. I will never for get mama Walker. We love you all and will continuously be in our prayers.Love Monica & Brandon. Always & Forever

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Terry Family Funeral Home | Hamilton, GA