Beatrice "Bea" Lou Walker

Seminole, OK resident Beatrice “Bea” Lou Walker passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 90. Bea was born on July 24, 1936 in Holdenville, OK to Terry and Eliza (Bear) Walker. She worked as a staffing specialist for the US public and Indian health service.

Bea was an active member of First Baptist Church Seminole. She was a believer in her Savior Jesus Christ. Going to church was a priority to her. She loved going to Indian Falls Creek. She prayed for all of her loved ones, encouraged them any way she could, loved to give gifts and loved making her famous Jello for the holidays.

Bea loved her grandchildren and attended as many of their sporting events as she could. She was involved with the Older American’s Program. She enjoyed cross stitching and word finder puzzles. She enjoyed going to breakfast with her sisters. She had a long retirement that enabled her to enjoy adventures with many friends.

Bea is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Michelle Walker of Norman and Brett and Ann Walker of Seminole; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jesse Nelson of Norman; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Linda Walker of Seminole; three sisters, Shirley Walker of Seminole, Susie Harjo of Seminole and Anna Marie Walker of Seminole; grandchildren, Chandler Walker, Calvin Walker, Cale Walker, Cole Walker, Ryan and Peyton Walker, Hannah Walker, Alec and Bre Nelson, Jarrett Nelson and Cort Nelson; great granddaughter, Korra Kaye McDonnell Walker and many other family and friends.

Bea was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Larry Walker, Jeremiah “Jerry” Walker, Garry Walker, Darrick Walker and Richard Scott.

Those serving as casket bearers will be Ryan Walker, Cole Walker, Calvin Walker, Chandler Walker, Cale Walker, Alec Nelson, Jarrett Nelson and Cort Nelson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at First Baptist Church Seminole. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK.