Charlotte Behrenberg Walker, 93, of Southern Pines, N.C., went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1930 to William Christian and Charlotte Behrenberg, Charlotte had an amazing life. She was the daughter of a career Army officer, moving numerous times during her youth to include a tour to Japan in her late teens. During that tour, Charlotte met and married the love of her life, Lt. Sam S. Walker. They were married for 67 years until his death in 2015.
Charlotte was the epitome of an Army wife. Always supportive of Sam in his many assignments, she lovingly cared for their three children: Walton (Buck), Sam and Sally.
They traveled the world, including her favorite stations of West Point, N.Y.; Wurzburg, Germany; Berlin, Germany; Izmir, Turkey; and the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington.
Her beautiful smile and outgoing personality made her an invaluable helpmate and hostess for Sam in his exceptional military career. She was a favorite of the cadets as the totally engaged wife of the commandant of cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point and later as the wife of the superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute.
Charlotte was passionate about music and art. She enjoyed playing her piano and painting in her younger years. For 31 years she was a Red Cross volunteer. Charlotte was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines and was an active member of Daughters of the King.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, retired Gen. Sam S. Walker; and her daughter, Sally Anne Walker.
She is survived by her two sons, retired Col. Walton H. Walker II (Catherine) of Fayetteville, N.C., and retired Lt. Commander Sam S. Walker III (June) of Seneca, S.C.; and six grandchildren, Walton H. Walker III (Lorene), Sam B. Walker, Joseph B. Walker (Katee), Charlotte W. Olsen (Thomas), Catherine W. Mielke (Benjamin), and Michael S. Walker. Charlotte also had six great-grandchildren: Ellis and Lucy Olsen, Gale and Jonathan Walker, William and Emily Mielke.
A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines on July 1 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at West Point, N.Y., at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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