Jacqueline Walton Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Jacqueline Walton

Jacqueline Yvonne Puryear Walton of Silver Spring, MD, was peacefully granted her angel wings on August 25, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family during her last hours on this side of heaven.

She grew up in Durham, NC and was an honor roll student throughout her years in school. She attended Burton Elementary School, Shepard Middle School, and graduated from Hillside High School in the class of 1970.

Jackie grew up as an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She sang in several choirs and participated in many church organizations. After Peace Missionary Baptist Church was established, she continued her membership there and attended whenever she was in town. Currently, she is a member of The People’s Community Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD.

At an early age, she met and married Willie Harris. Although the union was shortly resolved, to them was born a son, Sean Everett Harris, who lives in Richmond, VA. He is the father of two girls, Jazmin Wood and Seanae Harris both residing in Maryland.

In 1973, Jackie moved to Washington, DC where she obtained employment at Howard University Hospital and met Howard Walton whom she wed in 1979. To them was born one daughter, Melanie Janine Walton (Waldorf, MD). She is the mother of three daughters, Makayla, Makenzie, and Madison. Before passing away, Jackie was also happy to meet a very important person in her life…her first great-grand son, Messiah, on June 7, 2022.

Jackie was a staff member in several divisions of Howard University Hospital, the last of which was the IT Department. After 48 years of service, she retired from Howard in August 2021.

Family was very important to Jackie. She truly looked forward to the “girl trips”! She spent a large portion of her time traveling to many places in and out of the country with them. Jackie enjoyed gospel and ole school 70’s music! Some of her hobbies were watching football, playing card games, solving puzzles, word search, and more recently Wordle. Like her mom, Jackie loved to watch and occasionally shop from QVC. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Brown (Moses); brother, Daryl Jones; brother, Curtis Jones; sister, Karen Sligh (Conrad); sisters Greta and Rhoda and brother, Boderick Sutton; and very special aunt and uncle, Madeline and Willie Plummer, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Walton; mother, Ara Lee Puryear Jones; father, John Sutton (Clara); and stepfather, Eugene Jones.

A viewing will be held on September 9, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 2608 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713. Homegoing services will be held there at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing recommended at all gatherings with family and friends.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

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Jaye Johnson sent Mixed Spray for Jacqueline Walton - September 15, 2022

With deepest sympathy to the family, words can't express how much Black will be missed.
NC Elite Career Center (Jaye, Rose and NC Elite Family)

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I worked with Jackie at Howard Univ Hosp and also I'm a Jackie also we sat beside each other. My mother was her babysitter(melani)Melani. I am just finding out she passed. 🙏 for your family. Mrs. Jackie Harris. I'm really saddened by this news. I ran into her in Waldorf Md.

Sending my deepest condolences to the entire family and friends. It was an honor to know Ms. Jackie she was the grandmother of my nieces. I was so shocked after hearing of her passing. Treasured memories forever. Gone to soon but will never be forgotten. Rest in power Ms. Jackie. Love you

To Jackie's family, we are with you in prayer as you travel through this difficult time. Janet and the rest of the Barber family of Durham, N.C. send our deepest condolences to the Walton/Puryear family.

On behalf of the family of the late Sophia C. McDougal, we extend our sympathy and prayers to the family of our dear cousin Jackie. At family reunions, she would be there with smiles and laughter along with her Mom, Cousin Ara Lee, siblings and cousins. May God's hope-filled promises bring comfort to your soul and peace to your heart. "Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - Sorrowfully submitted, Reverend Dr. Mary M. Heggie

To the Walton Family, Our sincere condolences for the loss of your mom Tayo Kolawole and family

To the family of our deer classmate, Jacqueline Walton. Please accept our most profound wishes of comfort for you and your family at this most difficult time. It's a Joy to know that Jacqueline filled her life With friends, music and trips. May her memory live on in the hearts of those with whom she shared her time and gifts.
Mary Hall Scott, president Hillside high school class of 1970

Sincere condolences to the family and continued prayers for comfort.

Someone so special will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Elaine Middlebrook

My Condolences to the family

And the peace of God,which passeth all understanding shall keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus in Jesus name I pray amen

Love cousin Gwen and Mike. Forgot to put my name. The purple candle is me. Love y'all 😍

Sending love and prayers for my family. Jackie is my big cousin that I always admired. Whenever I would visit Durham during the summer months growing up she would always let me pal around with her and her friends. I always looked up to her because those were the good old days when you could hang and not worry about gun violence. She was always special in my heart. She is truly missed already. Cousins I know what you're going through as I most recently lost a sister. Praying for y'all. So sorry I can't physically be there but I hope you feel my spirit there. Love y'all and remember God knows best ❤️😘

To the family of Jacqueline Walton,The Osbey Family sends our deepest condolences 🙏🏿 to you and the entire family may God cont to keep you strong during this difficult time.

To The Walton Family and Brother Curtis May You know the warmth of the thoughts that are with you, the peace of prayers and our Deepest Sympathy now and the days to come.
Mr. And Mrs. Otis Johnson

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