Lynn Walker's Obituary
Elizabeth Lynn Beidleman Walker, 72, was born on September 4, 1947 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and passed on January 26, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Lynn was a woman of many achievements. At the age of 19, Lynn was crowned Miss Overland Park, Kansas. She worked at the Apparel Mart in Dallas, and later became a photographer for Nieman Marcus. Due to her interest and skill in interior design and decorating, she became the very first female chairwoman for HBA's Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show in 1989.
Lynn was extremely active in a number of organizations and associations, from her church home, to the Tulsa Home Builders Association, the Ryal Indian School Christmas parties; and Tulsa's Operation School Bell. She was involved in The Walk to Emmaus- in which she had the honor of being the kitchen manager on several occasions (She loved cooking, but not so much the mess left behind). She excelled in everything in which she became involved and earned awards such as Female Associate of the Month and Woman of the Year.
Lynn enjoyed going to the casino- playing Red Ball and penny, nickel , and quarter slots.
She was known for helping others in need and absolutely adored her family.
But most of all, Lynn LOVED being "The Boss".
Lynn is preceded in death by her grandparents Henry and Lela Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beidleman ; parents Milton and Betty Beidleman; and sister Lela Elaine "Laney" Read.
She is survived by her daughter Amber Toigo; daughter Jennifer and husband Kenneth Winn; grandchildren Lynzi Gray, Erikah Gray, Cody Winn, and Tallon Winn; great granddaughter Tatum May Winn; and brother Hank and his wife Sharon Beidleman and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation (closed casket) will be held on Monday, February 3 from 4 pm - 8 pm at Floral Haven Funeral Home.
Services will on Tuesday, February 4, at 11 am at St. James United Methodist Church- 5050 E. 111th St. Tulsa, OK
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