Lynette (Elaine) Ruth Walters
We announce the peaceful passing of Lynette (Elaine) Ruth Walters, born I 7th February 1937, who died in Nairobi on 4th October 2025 after a brief iilness.
Lynette was the founder of Compassion in East Africa and the first Country Director of Compassion International Kenya, where she made a tasting impact on countless children and families. She was also a devoted and serving member of Nairobi Baptist Church and the Bible Society of Kenya.
She leaves behind her sister Rosemary Stevens, her nephew Charles Stevens, nieces Alison Drury and Felicity Wallendszus, great nephews and nieces Guy, Simon, Lottie and Molly in the United Kingdom; and her adopted family in Kenya, Rev. Mutava & Mrs. Nyambura Musyimi, Mueni-Nyokabi Kahumbura, and Dr. Syano Musyimi.
An evening of tributes will be held on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at 5:00 pm at Nairobi Baptist Church (NBC), followed by a Memorial Service on Friday, 24th October at 11:00 a.m., also at NBC. Both services will also be live-streamed,
Contributions can be sent to Paybill 880100, Account No: 3096690027.
“And above all these put-on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”- Colossians 3:14
I remember Lynette whom we called each other “Madam” when we met in 2000. I worked with her at Compassion International for two years before she retired. She was a very loving and meticulous person. I learnt many nuggets from her that I apply to date. Lynette encouraged me to go back to school to sharpen my skills and I am forever grateful to her.
Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord whom you served diligently “Madam”. We will meet again.