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Lera D. Walden,75
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Mrs. Lera D. Walden,75, of Alexandria passed away April 8 at Bellwood Assisted Living.
Mrs. Walden was born March 10, 1938 in Liberty, the daughter of the late William Delton Vanatta Sr. and Ruth Lude Hunt. She married J.B. Walden on Nov. 5, 1971 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 2004.
She was also preceded in death by two siblings; Lois Gregory and Ray Donald Vanatta. She worked at Watertown and Alexadria Garment, Norvell, Dress Barn and Cracker Barrel. She was also a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lebanon.
She is survived by her son; James “Randy” (Kathy) Slager of Alexandria; two grandchildren Stephanie Elizabeth (Joseph) Peek of Algood and James Wesley (Valerie) Slager of Alexandria; five great-grandchildren Gracie Peek, Garrett Peek, James Colton Slager, Colby Jackson Slager and Kyra McKay Slager; a brother William Delton (Pat) Vanatta Jr. of Lebanon; and two sisters Lucille (Hoyt) Garrison of Alexandria and Brenda (David) Denney of Lebanon.
Graveside services for Mrs. Walden were conducted April 10 at Hillview Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Thurman Seber and Bobby Kelley officiating.
Avant Funeral Home, Alexandria,  was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
April 10, 2013