Obituary of Edna B. Walts

Mrs. Edna B. "Grandma" Clemons Walts, 85, of Canal Street, Fort Plain, New York died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her son's home in Cold Brook, New York, with her family and loving dog, Chiquita by her side. Born on November 8, 1931 in Mexico, NY, she was the daughter of Alfred Barnes and Catherine Kucerak Barnes. She lived in Fort Plain for over 22 years, previously residing in Paines Hollow. Mrs. Walts enjoyed working for Liberty, as a Senior Companion, on Canal Street in Fort Plain. She also spent a lot of time helping at the Senior Citizen Center in Fort Plain. Mrs. Walts was an avid fan of The Chicago Bears. She liked horses and collected cows. Edna loved her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed baking. In March 1978 in Ilion, NY, Edna was married to Phylo Walts. He preceded her in death September 1995. Her daughters, Rosemary, Mary; sons, James, Freddy, Richard; 1 grandson; and 2 great-grandsons also predeceased her. Mrs. Walts was survived by 13 children, Linda Clemons, Betty Perkett (Paul Hisert), Robert (Sue) Clemons, Bonnie Clemons, William (Judy) Clemons, George (Colleen) Clemons, Margaret (Fran) Rauix, Joseph (Nicole) Clemons, Timothy Clemons (Ann Diotte), Mark Clemons, Michael (Amy) Clemons, Angela Rallo (Cross Young), Shawn (Li) Clemons; 2 sisters, MaryLou, and June; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to St. Mary's Healthcare of Amsterdam 2nd Floor Nurses and Staff as well as Hospice for all their care and services. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Mrs. Edna Walts to Liberty Foundation, Inc., 1467 State Hwy. 5s, Amsterdam, NY 12010. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 10:00am at The Chapel of Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY with Pastor Wally Braemer officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 4:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Mohawk Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook for Mrs. Edna Walts at www.houghtalingandsmith.com