Doris Walker

Obituary For Doris Walker

Doris Jean Lee was the only child born to the late Robert E. Lee and Annie Lee McCelland on August 28, 1929, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jean was a secretary for 30 years for the Memphis City Schools System. She retired and later returned to work, working five years at the Board of Education.

Jean was a life member of Metropolitan Baptist Church. She was a very faithful member, participating in various auxiliaries.

Metropolitan Baptist Church

Sunday School

August Birth Month Organization

Deacon and Trustee Wives Auxiliary

Deborah Circle

November Hostess Month Committee

Rebecca's Club

Decoration Committee

Ticket Committee for the Morehouse Concert

(sponsored by the Rebecca's)

Metropolitan 117th Anniversary Committee

Culinary and Dining Room Committees

Reunion Day Committee

Ticket Co-Chair for the Don Brown Concert

(sponsored by the Rebecca's)

Ticket Committee for the Morehouse Concert

(sponsored by the church)

Progressive National Baptist Convention

(held at Cook Convention Center in Memphis in 2012 -

Metropolitan was the host church)

General Co-Contact Person for all churches to call

with any questions during the convention week

Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress

Finance Committee

Specialized in Calligraphy Writing

Memphis City Schools

School Secretary

Area Office Secretary

Central Office Secretary

Jean was later married to Rev. Jimmie Walker, September 24, 1992. They enjoyed each other’s comfort and joy until his death.

Jean was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Constance Andre' Harris-Graham, to carry on her legacy; one grandson, Attorney Dalton L. Hooks (Samantha) of Las Vegas, NV; one granddaughter, Anna Jean Ball-Youngman (Will) of Memphis, TN; and three great-grandchildren, Hailee Aragon of Las Vegas, NV, Kaylan Youngman and Will Austin Youngman, both of Memphis, TN. She also leaves to cherish her legacy a host of family, friends, colleagues and loved ones near and far.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 9:00am-10:55am with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am both will be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church 767 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126

Internment will be Monday, July 31, 2023 11:00am at Memphis National Cemetery 3568 Townes Ave, Memphis, TN 38122