Gertrude Janice (McClellan) Walker, 94, Sheridan, Missouri died Monday, April 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Janice was born October 21, 1919 in Grant City, Missouri to Charles C. and Goldie (Scadden) McClellan. Janice grew up in Worth County and attended Worth County schools.

Janice married Duane Lee Walker on December 20, 1936 in Grant City, Missouri. To this union four children were born, Ramonia, Larry, Charlene, and Laverne.

Janice was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Sheridan Christian Church, and a 60 plus year member of the Sheridan Order of the Eastern Star #25 chapter.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane L. Walker (1991); son, Larry L. Walker; daughter-in-law, Irma Jean Walker; granddaughter, Gracelea Parman; great-grandson, Brent Lee; sisters, Virginia (Delbert) Stites, Arlene (Ted) Marrs; and brother Charles (Marilyn) McClellan.

Survivors include Ramonia (Bill) Parman; Geneveive Walker; Charlene Hinshaw; and Laverne (Linda) Walker all of Sheridan; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.