Laehona "Sissy" Arlene Walker, 61, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her home.

Sissy was born on December 14, 1962, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Donald Anderson, Sr. and Nina Leasman. She married Randy Walker on December 9, 1979, in Moline, Illinois.

She was a creative spirit who enjoyed a variety of crafts, including crocheting, and cherished the moments she spent with her family.

Sissy is survived by her husband, Randy Walker; six children, Michelle (Chad) Scheiderer of Mexico, Joe Cloven (Tasha McMillen) of Centralia, Tommy (Tawnya) Henderson of Mexico, Corey (Teresa) Walker of Centralia, Matthew (Amy) Henderson of Moline, Illinois and Timothy Henderson of Illinois; 15 grandchildren; brother, David Anderson; and sister, Regina Chestnut.

She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Walker; brother, Donald Anderson, Jr.; sister, Susan Henderson; mother, Nina Leasman; father, Donald Anderson, Sr.; and step-father, Jess Etheridge.