Louise Walton went home to her Savior on February 9, 2026, joyfully reunited in Heaven with those she loved.

Elma Louise Walton, known and loved by most simply as Louise—as well as Weezy, Granny, Mom, Mama, and Aunt Louise – went home to be with the Lord and Savior on February 9, 2026, surrounded by love. While Elma was her given name, she preferred Louise, the name that felt most like her heart.

Louise was born July 29, 1934, in Moody, Texas, to Reverend Oscar J. Mayo and Lenny Lee Mayo. A true preacher’s daughter, she carried a spirit that was equal parts sweetness, sass, compassion, stubbornness, humor, and deep faith. She never met a stranger and had a way of making people feel instantly known and loved.

On August 3, 1956, in Vernon, Texas, she married the absolute love of her life, Glenn Dale Walton. He adored her, spoiled her, and affectionately called her his “Yellow Rose of Texas.” Together they found joy in simple things — riding around in Glenn Dale’s little Ford Ranger, talking up a storm, and exploring small towns and new cafes. Family takes comfort in believing Glenn Dale reached Heaven first to welcome his Yellow Rose of Texas home.

Louise lived life out loud. She believed bright red lipstick fixed everything, and no one was ever quite ready to leave the house until she announced, “Well, I better go put my lipstick on.” Fiercely loyal to her Dallas Cowboys — especially Tony Romo — she proudly displayed her Cowboys pride everywhere from her yard to her jewelry. Country music filled her days, with Conway Twitty always being “her man,” alongside favorites like George Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Alan Jackson.

Food brought her great joy. She loved talking about it, savoring it, and describing it in her unmistakable Texas twang: “Mmm… it was just so good.” She was famous for “borrowing” her daughter’s recipes and proudly claiming them as her own — a family tradition that still brings smiles today. Louise had a gift for laughter and loved making others laugh. Her quirky sayings and playful mispronunciations were legendary — “Oh Lordy,” “Go ‘own, git,“ “I’m gonna whip your hiney butt,” “science infection” and “pacifically” were all part of her charm. She often ended her stories with “…and all,” a habit many in the family have loving picked up.

She never let anyone leave her home empty-handed. Whether it was food, a small gift, or a simple act of kindness, Louise found joy in giving. Even the lawn man was sent home with a snack bag — animal crackers, a stick of spearmint gum, a Coke — a gesture that always came with a laugh (and spearmint-flavored crackers).

Her faith was the center of her life. Louise loved God deeply and lived her faith openly — praying over her family constantly and rarely letting anyone leave without asking, “Do you mind If we pray before you go?” She played hymns on the piano with enthusiasm, joking that she couldn’t carry a tune but was simply “making a joyful noise unto the Lord.”

For the last couple of years, Louise resided in the Memory Care Unit at Parkview Nursing Home, where the staff provided loving and compassionate care that brought great peace to her family. The family extends gratitude to those who walked alongside her with kindness, dignity, and love.

She was welcomed in Heaven by her parents, Oscar and Lenny Mayo, her beloved husband, Glenn Dale Walton, her sisters Velma Lee Kuberskey and husband John of Enid, Oklahoma, Nella V. Gibbs and husband Kenneth of Borger, Texas and Wilma Darlene Reese and husband Harold of Bolivar, Missouri.

Her legacy lives on through her only child, Tina Louise Walton of Bolivar, Missouri and the love of her life Ed McCune, her granddaughter Madison Barletta and her love, Jared Howery, her great granddaughter Sadie Howery, her grandson Samuel Martin of Colorado Springs, Colorado and his love, Riley Michalski, along with many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members who will carry her laughter, faith and love forward.

A visitation will be held Monday, February 16^th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pitt’s Chapel in Bolivar, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service, officiated by Pastor Matt Bunn of The Heights Church, will take place Tuesday, February 17^th at 1:00 p.m., also at Pitt’s Chapel. Louise will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Glenn Dale at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

In honor of Louise’s love of food, family and shared traditions, guests are encouraged to bring a favorite recipe written on a recipe card to place in a memory basket during visitation or the service.

Those who knew Louise will remember her joyful spirit, her stubborn little chin when she meant business, her heartfelt prayers, and the way she made everyone feel welcomed and loved. Her legacy lives on in the smiles, humor and personalities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren-living reminders that she didn’t just leave memories; she left imprints.