Theodora “Teddi” Maryanne Walker

Rocky Mount - On Monday afternoon of January 18, 2016, Theodora “Teddi” Maryanne Walker, age 82, passed away after a brief illness. Teddi was born on October 16, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, although Rocky Mount has been her home since 1975. Teddi was the daughter of the late Ralph Fiato and Louise Paticchio Siedenburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence George Walker; her daughter, Lynda Joyce Walker; her grandson, Alexander Ralph Walker; and her brother James Fiato. Teddi loved singing and playing the piano and sang at the 5:30 Mass on Saturday evenings at Our Lady of Perpetual Help for many years before her retirement. Teddi is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Walker Sessoms; grandson, Kyle George Sessoms and his wife, Katharine Davies Sessoms; two beautiful great grandchildren, Abigail Rose and Luke Emerson of Apex, NC; brother, Ralph Fiata of Brooklyn, NY and sister Judith Williamson of Cairo, NY. Teddi also leaves behind two special sister-in-laws, Margie Walker and Mavis Walker, as well as an extended network of treasured nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 12:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 331 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount with Father Tim Meares officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winsted Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 1/22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Saturday 1/23, 12:30 pm