Vicie Mae Walker, 81, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services for Mrs. Walker will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church located art 3755 Fannett Road in Beaumont, Texas 77705 with burial to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park and Cemetery in Nederland, Texas under the directions of Mercy Funeral Home.  A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel and on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Church.

Vicie Mae Walker, affectionately known as "Baby Ray", was born on January 5, 1938, to the late Henry and Ida Gill in Woodville, Texas. She was the only girl of three boys; Elve, Earnest, and Joe.  Later, her father married Desiree' Gill,who raised her from an early age.

Vicie Mae was baptized at an early age at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church by the late Rev. Maud Frazier in Woodville, Texas. She attended the Pine Grove Primary Schooland Henry T. Scott High School. Vicie met Calvin Walker at a high school football game, and the two later married on January 10, 1955, and moved to Silsbee, Texas.They later relocated to Beaumont, Texas.

Vicie Mae was employed by Bethlehem Steel Corporation.After retiring, she dedicated the rest of her life to being the beloved matriarch of her family. She found pleasure in telling stories from her childhood about attending football games, the annual Woodville Homecomings, parades, and Dogwood Festivals.

Before her health failed her, she enjoyed taking road trips and going out to eat. If you went to visit her, you could guarantee that she would be laughing as she watched The Andy Griffith Show or a Tyler Perry movie.  During the holidays, she found pleasure in having her home filled with family and friends, as well as,gifting them with her cooking, specifically sweet potato pies. Ms. Vicie was a classy woman who was easy to please. She loved receiving gifts from her children and grandchildren, especially clothing, perfume, and anything she could use in her kitchen.

Vicie Mae lived a long and fruitful life and was adored by many. On Thursday, August 8, 2019, God called her home to receive her robe and crown. She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Walker;parents, Henry, Ida, and Desiree' Gill; her brothers, Elve and Earnest Gill; her son, Craig Walker; and three grandchildren, Shannon Brydson, Shiketa Walker, and Matthew Donald. She leaves to cherish her memories and unwavering love toone brother, Joe W. Jackson; two sister-in-laws, Lisa Gill and Judy Jackson; six daughters and one son; Vivian Walker, Sabrina Walker, Patricia Walker, Calvin Walker, Shirley Walker, Michelle Donald (Zachary), and Rebecca Walker. Vicie Mae also leaves to cherish her love and precious memories to a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.