Karen Marie Walker

November 16, 1966 - May 6, 2018

Karen Marie Walker, 51, of Traverse City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 6, 2018. She was born, the youngest of five children, on November 16, 1966 in Detroit, MI: the daughter of the late James and Sandra Walker. From 1969 to 2009, she was a resident of Monroe, Michigan. A 1985 Ida High School graduate. In 1998, she earned her Associate of Commerce degree from Monroe County Community College; an accomplishment that she was very proud of. Baptized in 1970, at East Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church and born again in 1990 at Lambertville Christian Fellowship of Rapha Ministries. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Walker (2017), her brother, Robert Walker (1990), and father, James Walker Sr. (1975). Survivors include her brother, James Walker, Jr. of Stuart, FL, sisters Debra (Todd) McLean of Williamsburg and Susan Walker-Hammac of Traverse City. She had one niece, Krystle Hammac of Charlotte, NC and one nephew, Tanner McLean of Williamsburg. Junior and Haley Marie Walker were her loving pets. Karen was blessed by her friends; especially Jolene and David Duvall. Karen had the kindest heart and sweetest soul; she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A Traverse City resident since 2009, Karen lovingly volunteered at the Cherryland Humane Society for many years. She loved all animals. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Karen’s honor to the Cherryland Humane Society. Life Celebration Memorial will be held on Friday, May 18th, 2018 at Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Rd. Kalkaska at 6:00 pm. Dinner to follow. Please leave online condolences at www.wolfeoneill.com Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.