Cheryl Kay Walker

Cheryl Kay Walker, 73, of Andrew, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

She was born November 13, 1949 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of James and Helen (Turnbull) Garrisson.

Kay married James “Jim” Walker on August 6, 1971.

Mourning her passing is her husband, Jim; two sons, Jimmy Walker and Andy Walker; step-daughter, Mary Winters; sister, Melody (husband Tim) Bredberg; brother, Jim (wife Diane) Garrisson; nephews, Jeremy (significant other Kathy) Anderson, Shawn (wife Kristy) Garrisson, and Shane (wife Kayla) Garrisson; nieces, Dee (husband Chad) Pedersen, Dara (husband Jason) Matthews, Laura (husband Henry) Marbold, Savanah Bredberg; great-nephews, Bradley and Gavin Marbold and Tyce Bershell; great-nieces, Taylor Jason, Lauren Anderson, Callie Anderson, Sydney Garrisson, Kierra Garrisson, and Hayden Garrisson; and beloved pet, Abby.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Linda Anderson.

Kay loved bowling, puzzles, and TV gameshows.

She worked for the Illinois State Board of Elections for over 40 years.

Visitation for Kay will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 12:00 until time of funeral services at 1:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  Burial will be held immediately after the services at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

The family would like to invite everyone after the service to go to the Anchor Boat Club at Lake Springfield.  Please be their guests.  If you can not attend the funeral or graveside services, please meet the family there at the Boat Club.

The family requests casual clothing when attending Kay’s services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Protective League in Springfield.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.