elnora walker fielder
1933-2012
Life Story
Birth & Parentage
Elnora Walker was born on September 20, 1933, in Newton County, Mississippi, to Idell Walker (1908–1977) and Mattie Hill Walker (1911–1989). She grew up within the extended Walker family network that maintained deep roots in the Saint John community.
Marriage & Family
Elnora married Joseph Fielder (1932–1986). From this union, two known children were born:
- Johnny Earl Fielder (1951–2004)
- Harold Fielder (1957–2013)
Through her marriage and children, Elnora remained connected to multiple families long associated with Newton County and Saint John Missionary Baptist Church.
Later Life
While specific occupational records have not yet been located, Elnora’s adult life reflects the generational pattern of family-centered living, caregiving, and community continuity characteristic of women in the Saint John area during the mid-to-late twentieth century.
Death & Burial
Elnora Walker Fielder passed away on April 15, 2012. She was laid to rest at Saint John Cemetery, among family members whose lives collectively form the documented history of the Saint John community.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1940 Federal Census
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- The Newton Record, Idell Walker Obituary, Wed, Feb 02, 1977 ·Page 16
- U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
- U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
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