Dorothy Martin Walker Krewatch

Dorothy Martin Walker Krewatch of West Point, Virginia, died quietly on March 2, 2018. “Dot,” as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born on June 12, 1917, in Sweet Hall, Virginia, to Percy Hart Martin and Natialy Emma Garrett Martin. Following her graduation from West Point High School, she attended Westhampton College of the University of Richmond and Mary Washington College. In 1940, she married Baker Burton Walker, Jr, who was her husband of 46 years until his death in 1986. She was married to her second husband, Samuel Krewatch, for fourteen years until his death. Dot embraced all aspects of family and community life. She welcomed into her home the many friends of her children as they were growing up, graciously including them at family meals and gatherings. As her children grew into adulthood and acquired their own families and friends, she included them all. She smiled easily and her blue eyes suggested a twinkle as she laughed. She loved to travel, whether a river boat trip on the Danube or an excursion to a favorite lunch spot. She loved to tell her entertaining stories with friends old and new. Dot was from a generation that all would do well to emulate. She was a generous and gentile Southern lady, with a strong faith and capacity for love. In June 2017, she celebrated her one-hundredth birthday at her home with family, close friends and neighbors of many years, and friends from her church and community. Dot was a long-time member of Brett-Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church and was active in the Women of the Church. In addition to her parents and her husbands, she was predeceased by one son, Baker Burton Walker III and a brother, P.H. Martin, Jr. She is survived by her children Natialy Anne Walker, Baker Martin Walker (Susan), and Dorothy Garnett Walker; grandchildren Gregory Martin Walker, Colby Garrett Walker, Shelton Baker Hunt, Garrett Walker Hunt, Melodie Caroline Hunt Dillahunty; and great-grandchildren Sean, Ryan, Kate, Carter, and Cameron; step-son, Joseph Krewatch; step-daughter Martha Berry; sister-in-law Frances Walker Wootton. A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10th at Brett-Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church, 29680 King William Road, West Point, VA 23181. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brett-Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church (address above) or the West Point Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box X, West Point, VA 23181.

Dorothy Martin Walker Krewatch

June 12, 1917 - March 2, 2018