Ola Mae

Laster

Mrs. Ola Mae Walker Laster was born on September 6, 1929, in Griffin, Georgia, to the late Monroe and Mable Walker. She received her formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System in Griffin, Georgia.

At an early age, Ola Mae accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. She faithfully served the church for many years as a member of the Senior Usher Board, Head of the Junior Usher Board, and Secretary of the Middle Georgia Usher's Association.

Ola Mae was employed by Signal Mills, where she worked diligently as an Inspector for more than twenty years.

On Tuesday, May 13, 2026, God visited Grady Memorial Hospital and called her home to eternal rest.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her three biological children: Regina (Charles) Alsobrooks, Linda Freeman, and Timothy (Phyllis) Walker. Following the passing of her sister, she lovingly became a mother to five additional children: Kenneth McDowell, Leslie Walker, Shalanda Walker and the late Bobby Lewis Walker and Tony Walker, she embraced them as her own. She also leaves a host of devoted nieces, nephews, family, and friends, including Terry (Brandy) Walker, Rev. Gregory (Patricia) Walker, Yvonne Steele, Kirk Shearer, and Stacey Shearer Barnes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three sisters, Wilma Holoman, Eva Shearer, and Barbara Walker; two brothers, Monroe Walker, Jr. and Charles Walker; and several beloved nephews, including Kerry Walker, Obie North, and Charles Edward North.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Burden's Funeral Home. Mrs. Laster will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Griffin Memorial Gardens.

Rev. Gregory Walker will officiate, and Rev. Derrick Henderson will serve as the eulogist.