Jane Elizabeth Walker, born December 13, 1951, in Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 74.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents,
Leslie Norton Walker Sr. and Hilda Rice Walker, as well as her siblings, Leslie Norton Walker Jr. and Wanda Gail Walker Upham.
A lifelong resident of Alexandria at heart, Jane attended Rosenthal Elementary School and Alexandria Junior High before proudly graduating from Bolton High School with the Class of 1969.
Following high school, Jane pursued her passion for technology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in computer programming and data management from DeAnza College Cupertino California. She built a successful career in this field, and loved living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Jane returned to Alexandria to care for her aging mother and brother. She worked for Pinecrest Supports and Services until her retirement in 2016. She cherished the friendships she established during her years at Pinecrest.
An avid animal lover, Jane was a passionate advocate for animal rights and played an instrumental role in the local organization PAWS (P.A.W.S. of Central Louisiana), helping to promote spay/neuter initiatives, reduce shelter euthanasia, and improve the welfare of companion animals in the community. Those who knew and loved Jane have stories to tell of being recruited by Jane in her pursuit of justice for abused animals.
Jane also brought joy and connection to many through her work as a local Facebook administrator for the popular group “You Know You Are from Alexandria, LA if You Remember…,” Here she shared cherished memories of her baby boomer childhood in Alexandria, fostering nostalgia and community among residents past and present.
Jane will be remembered for her intelligence, her love of life, her warm spirit, her love of animals, her dedication to family and community, and her ability to bring people together through shared stories and memories.
She is survived by her cat, Little Man, and by extended family and a host of friends who will miss her dearly.
A graveside gathering will be held at Greenwood Memorial graveyard Pineville, Louisiana 11 AM on Saturday, March 21, 2026.