Nella Mae Calvert Walker was born March 3, 1941 in Alabama to James Calvert and Christine McCafferty Calvert died February 1, 2020 at her residence. Nella was a 1959 graduate of Orville High School in Orville, Alabama. After relocating to Winfield, Alabama, Nella was very involved with the city of Winfield and the surrounding Community, assuming very active roles in various clubs and organizations. She was an active member of the Winfield First Baptist Church where she served as president of the Winfield Chapter of BPW and was an officer with the state chapter BPW. She was very active with Winfield Main Street, Winfield Industrial Board, the Winfield Chamber of Commerce, Canasta Club, and Modern Literary Club. She was employed as an editor for the Northwest Alabamian and later the Journal Record for many years. Nella also owned and operated Nella’s Fashions in Winfield for over 25 years. She loved being around people and loved being with her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Alabama, P.O. Box 1216, Winfield, AL. 35594.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2020, at Bowen Funeral Home in Winfield, Alabama.
Funeral Service: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, following visitation, at Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at New Live Oak Cemetery near Selma, Alabama.
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