In November 2019, the City Council of Minneapolis announced[3][4] a commemorative honor to Walker along with activist Launa Newman by renaming and dedicating specific portions of avenues amongst the 38th Street corridor to their names respectively as a tribute to their contributions.

[7] Her social work and welfare activity were primarily based on the advocacy of human rights and better living for the communities of the twin cities by providing basic amenities such as shelter, food and clothing.

[10] In 1976, she became the founding president of the Southside Neighborhood Housing Services and took the significant role in providing home loans and grants to the people in the surrounding communities.

During this time, Walker was also involved in the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee to the Mayor of Minneapolis, the Project for Pride in Living, the Lake Street Partners Board and the Central Neighborhood Improvement Association.

[8][11] In November 2019, the City Council of Minneapolis announced a commemorative tribute to Walker by renaming an avenue stretching several blocks and part of the 38th Street Corridor after her name.