Elva Jane (Tucker) Walker, 87, of Murray, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.
Born November 23, 1938, in Dale, Illinois, Elva was the daughter of the late George Edward Tucker and Grace Ellen (Wheeler) Tucker. She retired from Murray State University’s Department of International Student Services, where she served for many years as an office administrator.
Elva enjoyed a wide variety of interests — she was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan, loved attending auctions, and found great joy in quilting. She especially treasured sharing her quilting passion with the Quilter’s Group at First United Methodist Church, where she attended.
Those left to cherish wonderful memories of Elva include her husband, Daniel R. Walker; her children, Charles Anthony “Tony” (Virginia) Rogers of Paris, TN, Thomas (Deborah) Rogers of Trenton, SC, and Tracy Rogers (David) Wenderoth of Murray; a sister, Eva Diane Walker of Evansville, IN; precious grandchildren, Jessica Knott, Charlie Rogers, Katherine Rogers, Megan Brown, Patrick Brown, and Cameron Brown; and great grandchildren, Albert Brown-Somers, Hugo Rogers, Kayden Rogers, and Kensley Knott. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Neva Rogers of New Braunfels, TX and JoAnn Rogers of McLeansboro, IL; and a brother-in-law, Louis Elliston, also of McLeansboro.
In addition to her parents, Elva was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ira Rogers; brother, Donnie (Rosalee) Tucker; sister Melva June (Jack) Loveridge; brothers-in-law, Robert Richard “Dick” Rogers and Herman “Sam” Rogers; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Elliston.
A service celebrating Elva’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th Street, Murray, KY with Rev. Jim Stahler officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. service time, at the funeral home.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, Illinois, with Rev. Danny Walker officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Harre Funeral Home, 310 W. Randolph Street, McLeansboro. Following the service, Elva will be laid to rest beside her first husband, Charles Ira Rogers, at the Ten Mile Cemetery.
From the excitement of a Kentucky game to the quiet comfort of a quilting circle, Elva will be remembered for her kindness, her love for family, and her joy in life’s simple moments.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Elva’s name to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 70360, Philadelphia, PA 19176 or the National Emphysema Foundation, 128 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Walker. Please share your messages of condolence by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.
