Kellie Walker

Kellie is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Dean Cooley; father, Ralph Cooley; brother, Terry Cooley; ex-husband and special friend, Victor Murphy; nephew, Dylan Cooley.

She is survived by her spouse, William "Bill" Walker III; daughters, Valerie Murphy and Kristy Widger; sister, Toni Stone; brother, Jeff Cooley; grandchild, Nellie Ann Weeks; extended family, The Walker family, The Ronnie Boyd family, large number of nephews and nieces and Jeff Stone.

As we weep the loss of such an amazing spirit, we must remind ourselves that we gained the most radiant angel. She was our guide in life, our compass. Often referred to as "Aunt Kell" but was truly a mother to all. Her door was always open. Her selfless, strong-willed soul was always willing to welcome all with a delicious meal or just a place at home. She was a rock, a foundation for so many. To know her was to know love. She was the definition of unconditional love.

Kellie knew no limit when it came to those she loved and what she believed. Her wit and humor always brightened the room, even in the toughest times. Kellie was without a doubt free spirited, unconventional, hardworking and independent. Understanding the importance of how short and precious life was, she lived a full life; was always the life of the party and up for a good time. She definitely never met a stranger.

Kellie was vibrant, fierce and leaves a legacy of courage and resilience. Becoming a grandmother was one of the greatest joys in her life. Keep moving forward! Cheers!