Wilma Sue Walton, age 84

Of Heiskell, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born on December 22, 1941, in Knoxville and was a lifelong resident of Anderson County. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother who gave her life for her children. She was a member of Greenway Baptist Church and enjoyed playing the piano and singing in church. Wilma also served as a caregiver for her son, a role she embraced with love and devotion. Wilma will be lovingly remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her love of music and church, and the countless ways she cared for those she loved. Her family will forever cherish the love, strength, and memories she leaves behind.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Walton; her parents, Rev. Maynard and Dean Light; her brother, Ted Light; and her sister, Jane Martin.

Sue leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children, Joan Risden & husband, Jeff of Clinton; Bobby Allen Walton of Heiskell; Craig Walton of Heiskell; and Michelle Miller of Oliver Springs; her brothers, David Light, Danny Light and wife, Debra, and Darrell Light and wife, Lisa, all of Heiskell; her grandchildren, Jill Eaton and husband, Glenn; Mindy Risden; Gary Allen Hubbs; Ryne Hubbs and wife, Jasmine; and Allison Walton; and her great-grandchildren, Abbi Heaton, Dakota Heaton, Alex Risden, and George Risden.  

Wilma Sue Walton will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Greenway Baptist Church in Heiskell. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Darrell Griffis officiating. Graveside services will follow at Greenway Cemetery.

Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of all arrangements.