Shirley J. Walls

FUNERAL: Will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Bible Church of Columbus (3010 10th St, Columbus) with the Rev. Dave Marvin officiating. VISITATION: Will be from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday October 4, 2016 at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. BURIAL: Will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: May be made to the Bible Church of Columbus.To view Shirley's memorial video, please CLICK HEREShirley J. Walls, 90, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday October 1, 2016 at her home. Shirley was born April 26, 1926 in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of Carl Louis and Rowena Alice Moore Knott. She married George E. Walls Sr. on February 13, 1947. Shirley was a member of Bible Church of Columbus. She enjoyed playing piano, travelling, bowling, and dancing. She loved listening to gospel music and attending concerts, and sang all throughout her life in many groups, including the Silver Tones, East Columbus United Methodist Church Choir, as well as Sweet Adelines. Shirley was co-owner of Walls’ Harley Davidson with her husband. She was employed as a Senior Nurse’s Aid  with Columbus Regional Hospital for over 14 years, and was a caregiver with Developmental Services for 3 years. She volunteered with Love Chapel, Willow Crossing, Miller’s Merry Manor and Hickory Creek at Columbus. Shirley loved life, riding her motorcycle, and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children Sue A. Walls of Columbus, Greg E. (Trishia) Walls of Seymour, Jayne E. (Jim) Frakes of Columbus, and Jeffrey L. (Sandy) Walls of Greensburg; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother Donald C. (Vee) Knott of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and a sister Janet D. Walls of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George on February 1, 1981; a son George Walls Jr.; a brother Charles L. Knott; and a sister Sharon E. Cox.