Jacksonville, Fla., Resident Evelyn Walker Celebrates 100th Birthday

Jacksonville native Evelyn Walker – on the heels of celebrating husband Emmett’s 101st birthday – has a triple-digit milestone all her own; she turned 100 this month. The centenarians, who also just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary, share a room at Riverside Post Acute.

“Evelyn and Emmett are a pure delight,” said Riverside’s Pam Montemurno, regional director of market development. “It has been our honor to host their milestone birthday festivities and celebrate with their family.”

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Walker has lived in the city her entire life – that’s 100 years! She worked in insurance before the couple opened Walkers Grocery Store. The pair remain active members of Bethel Baptist Church.

Walker joined her husband at Riverside a year ago and delights in reading her mail, especially cards and letters from friends and family. She is the proud aunt of her beloved nieces and nephews.

Located at 1750 Stockton Street in Jacksonville, Riverside Post Acute provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. More information on the skilled nursing center can be found at riversiderehabhc.com.