MOUNT VERNON – Rita Ellen (Stoll) Walkden was born on Feb. 10, 1940, and went home to her Lord and Savior on Nov. 30, 2021, at the age of 81.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Arthur Walkden of Medina; and daughters, Rhonda Walkden (Rick Detamore), Lora Thoen (Dan), Carlene Hickerson, Beverly Walkden and Beth Ann Walkden. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 29 (and soon to be 30!) great-grandchildren .
A memorial service is planned in her honor on Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. at The Ankenytown Grace Brethren Church: 20601 Old Mansfield Road, Bellville, OH 44813.
Submitted by Beverly Walkden.
