Lea Paige Walker

Lea’s life began on June 9, 1942, in Wichita. She was the daughter Ralph and Marjorie (Huffman) Walker. Her father passed away and her mother later married her stepfather, Lloyd Weeks. Lea had worked for several nursing homes including West Haven and Osage nursing homes. She worked at the Council Grove Senior Center for many years and enjoyed decorating the windows for the holidays and special events. Lea could often be seen walking through Council Grove, visiting her friends at the bank and the law office. She enjoyed car rides when family would visit out to the lake at Council Grove and around town. Lea attended the Council Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and coloring. Lea was a jovial soul, and she had her opinions on how the world should work. She is survived by her stepbrother Clifford (Corlis) Weeks of McLouth, KS, cousins Rick Griffins of Cedar Point, Jim Mercer of Kansas City, Marilyn Rowley of Valley Center, and many other relatives. Lea passed away on Monday February 16, 2026, at Diversacare of Council Grove. She is preceded in death by her parents, and stepfather. Her family will gather with friends on Saturday February 21 from 1-2 p.m. at Sawyer Funeral Home, Council Grove where her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. led by Pastor Brenda Davids. She will be laid to rest in Homestead Cemetery, rural Chase County following the service. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Council Grove Senior Center. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Lea at www.sawyerchapel.com.