Helen Walton, widow of Wal-Mart founder, dies at 87

cwarkansas.com ^ | Apr 19, 2007

[lunarbicep]

Helen Robson Walton, widow of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, died Thursday evening at her home, the company said in a news release. She was 87.

Walton was surrounded by family members when she died of natural causes, the news release said.

"We are so proud of our mother and the life she led," said Rob Walton, eldest son of Sam and Helen Walton and chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. "She devoted much of her life to helping others, and to improving the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.

"Today, my brother and sister, and the entire Walton and Robson families mourn my mother's death. But we also celebrate her extraordinary life."

Walton was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Claremore, Okla., a daughter of L.S. and Hazel Carr Robson. Walton's husband Sam, a native of Kingfisher, Okla., died in 1992 at the age of 74.

A memorial service is planned for 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville.

[ozzymandus]

R.I.P. and Thank You.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Rest In Peace, Dear Lady and Thank you.

[Hydroshock]

Prayers sent

[woofie]

Will John Edwards attend the funeral?

RIP

[quantim]

Will John Edwards attend the funeral?

It depends if it conflicts with a $400 hair appointment paid by his campaign.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[upchuck]

Wal*Mart condolence ping.

[KoRn]

I’ve always wondered what falls under the category of “natural causes”. Is cancer considered a “natural cause” of death? Is getting killed by an anvil falling from the sky considered an “unnatural cause” of death?

[Gabz]

WalMart Ping

Condolences to the WalMart family.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thanks for the ping.
Condolences and prayers to the Walton family.

[metesky]

Thanks, Gabz.

The country should be proud that it can still produce people like the Waltons.

[MrsEmmaPeel]

I visited Fayetteville, AR recently. Its amazing the public buildings (Art Center, Library) that were built through the generosity of the Waltons.

Go in peace, dear lady.

[spectre]

The wife of one of America's greatest achievers has died and there are more people concerned with Alec Baldwin than paying tribute to this special, humble and generous woman..

Sam and Alice..reunited again. Well done..you two.

sw

[Sybeck1]

Will John Edwards attend the funeral?

Is a PS3 available?