Barbara Louise Kirven-Walker Obituary (1966 - 2023)

Barbara Louise was born on a beautiful sunny day, May 7, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas to Dessie Mae Martin and John L. Kirven. She spent most of her youthful years in Galveston, Texas. She was raised during a time when it takes a "village" was a common statement because, family, extended family, church members and teachers all played a vital role in your upbringing. As a child, family and close family friends were drawn to her kind and nurturing ways which became a part of her personality even as an adult. She accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour and was baptized. She was a member of University Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas. She was educated in the Galveston Independent School District. Barbara finished her high school education at Ball High School. In 1983 she received her GED. Being a caregiver at heart she embarked on a new educational journey, she obtained her certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA). And for over twenty years she put her passion to work as she enhanced the quality of life for her patients. Many of which were senior citizens. Her concern for each one was put on display, as she made sure her patients were always well taken care of. She added so much love to her daily interactions with each patient that was assigned to her. She was united in marriage to Devron Leon Walker. The two, when they became one, made a blended family. This blended family was blessed with a sweet addition in the form of a precious baby girl. Later this marriage was dissolved but they remained friends. Barbara began a new professional assignment with the Hitchcock Independent School District in the Food Service Department. She not only served hot meals, but she served lots of love as well. Those students became her children too. She would encourage, empower, and uplift all those she encountered at high school. For over a decade the students and the staff benefited from her heartwarming Spirit. Barbara was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother; nothing gave her pure joy like spending quality time with her family. She always put her family FIRST and foremost in EVERYTHING she did. She encouraged and pushed them to be the best that they could be. She loved to instill special little nuggets into her grandbabies. She stood on her favorite saying "Tomorrow isn't promised so live today like it's no tomorrow." She was a resident of Galveston County for over fifty years. Barbara Louise Kirven-Walker transitioned from her earthly life to receive her life's reward on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at HCA Healthcare Mainland in Texas City, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dessie Mae Martin, John L. Kirven, and Randolph Lewis; daughter, Tunja Walker; brothers, Fred Kirven and Terry Kirven. Her legacy of love will live on in the hearts of her beloved family, committed partner, Harold Johnson; loving children, Timothy Kirven, Latonya Kirven and Brittiny Walker; the apple of her eyes the grandchildren, Apiffany Terry, Amarys Galicia, Timothy Kirven, Jr., Khalil Kirven, Bre'Onna Gray, Kaniria Kirven, Brilon Mack, E'lia Bell, and Clarence Turner III; great grandson, Kyren Bell; brother John Kirven, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.