Mrs. Mittie Jones Walker, born August 19, 1931, was called home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2020.  She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and preceded in death by her father, Mr. G. Washington Jones, and mother, Mrs. Beatrice Simpkins Jones. Her family moved to Akron, Ohio after the untimely death of her mother when Mittie was 9 years old. Her paternal aunt, the late-Mrs. Abigail (President) Dinish, raised her along with her older sister until Mittie married the late-Mr. Charles Louis Walker in 1948, known to many as Louis. They lived in Akron, Ohio until their deaths and raised six children together. Louis and Mittie were married 62 years when Louis passed away on October 4, 2010.

Mittie loved to pray, sing, read the Bible, other books, papers, write, crochet, figure out puzzles, tend flowers, visit with family and friends, and watch her favorite programs on television. She enjoyed working as a first-grade teacher’s aide for several years at Robinson Elementary School until it was required to have a high school diploma or GED to assist in the classroom. She later attended school to attain a GED but stopped to take care of her husband when his health began to decline and to help other family members. Despite not receiving the GED, Mittie is a published author of short stories. Both Louis and Mittie were among the most intelligent people you could meet. They both loved and valued education and were the inspiration for their children attaining 22 educational degrees, certificates, and certifications.

Mittie loved God, her family, friends, and flowers. She attended the Abundant Life Church of Akron, Ohio, and served as one of the church mothers. She looked forward to conversations and visits from everyone and was always cheerful and welcoming. Mittie may be remembered by many for her distinctive laugh, beauty, and kindness. Her late husband once said, “I have seen pretty women all my life, but none have ever been as pretty as your mama. Ever.” They met when Mittie was 13 years old and Louis was 14 years old.

Besides her late parents and late husband, Mittie was preceded in death by an older only brother, Mr. Doston B. (Stella R.) Jones, Sr.; older sisters, Beatrice Jones, II (who died in infancy), Mrs. Anna Belle (Johnny) Reynolds; eldest grandson, Jimmy Lee Harmon, II; adopted grandson, Terrance Dunn; great-grandsons, Joe Nathan Jackson (died as an infant) and Ajonte Dardie; brothers-in-Law, Henry Walker, Colonel Walker (died as a toddler); James, AKA Skinny (Mary Alice) Walker, Clarence (Mildred) Walker, Edward, AKA Pee Wee (Francis) Walker, Sr.; sisters-in-Law, Mrs. Martha (John) Tillman, and Betty (Leroy, Sr.) Calhoun.

Mittie Jones Walker is survived by her six children Ms. Roberta Harmon (Akron, Ohio), Ms. Estelle L. Walker (Akron, Ohio), Ms. Charlene L. Walker (Smyrna, GA), Dr. Mrs. Emily A. (Obed) Monago (Laramie, WY), Mrs. Noreene (Cecil) Dutch (New Franklin, OH), Mr. Charles H. J. (Marva) Walker (Fairlawn, OH); 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends.