Artie Walden

Artie Elizabeth Walden, a blessing from the Lord, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the age of 93. A native of Buncombe County, she was born August 4, 1918 to the late Gordon and Ella Brown. She was married to Pete Walden for 59 wonderful years. Pete went to be with the Lord in 2007. Artie was preceded in death by 2 sons, Sam Walden & Buddy Cameron; sisters: Julie Reece, Eldridge Walden, Onnie Brown and Arby Brown and brothers, Albert, Samuel, Horace and Walter Brown.
She is survived by her son, Larry (Pat) Brown; daughters, Becky (Bob) Middleton, Karen (Jim) Moore and Kathy (Trace) Cochran; daughter-in-law, Linda Walden; brother, Curtis (Mary) Brown; grandchildren, Scott (Kelly) Brown, John (Kristy) Middleton, Stanley Brown, Kristen (Jay) Williams, Allan (Melissa) Middleton, Cassie Middleton and Jason Roach, Clint (Elizabeth) Moore, Luke and Chuck Cameron, Tanner Moore, Jordan and Carson Cochran; great-grandchildren, Kaitlen Brown, Hannah, Garrett and Hyatt Middleton, Cole and Karter Williams and Kalea Middleton; many nieces and nephews, including Sharon Coffey, who was like a daughter to her.
Artie worked at Martel Mills and Burlington Industries for over 40 years. She was a member at Beaverdam Baptist Church. She was very passionate about her family and her community. She loved life from simple walks outdoors to Sunday dinners that she prepared from the heart for the entire family, up until her death. There was nothing more satisfying to her than to be surrounded by her family.
Although Artie was 93 years old, her death was sudden. Her life was not faint and her memory will always be with us. Artie has left us a legacy that will continue through her children. She was a very loving and generous woman. Artie would smile if she were here with us today. She would have some funny story to tell to make everyone comfortable and we would for a moment forget our sadness. Artie Elizabeth Walden will be dearly missed. Those of us that were blessed to know her will be forever grateful to God.
A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 24th in the Chapel of Faith at Moore Funeral Home, Candler. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler. At other times, the family will be at her home.
Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn, Candler is assisting the family.
Please visit www.moorefh.net to sign the online guest book.