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Wendy Walker Obituary

Athens Wendy Ann Walker, age 29, of Athens died unexpectedly Nov. 17, 2023 in Athens. Born Nov. 28, 1993, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Frank "Kenny" Walker and Kathryn "Kate" Kovaleski Ford and her stepfather Doug Ford of Athens.

She was a graduate of Nelsonville-York High School and Tri-County JVS. She attended Athens Goodwill Activity and Training Center and Building Bridges Adult Center of Athens. Wendy enjoyed four wheeling, weekends with her sisters, and her many friends at DayHab. She loved animals, especially her Guinea Pigs Snuggles, Patches and Oreo, and her cat Princess.

Wendy is survived by her mother and step father, Kate and Doug Ford; four sisters, Amanda (Mike) Dowler of Albany, Kyndra (Bob) Crow of Galena, Jessica (Ryan) Adams of Canal Winchester and Lyndsie Walker of Columbus; two brothers, Ronald (Lindsay) Walker of Illinois and Randy (Amanda) Walker of Albany; her fiancé, Chelsea Clonch of Athens; her grandparents, Bud & Marilyn Ford of Sidney; several aunts and uncles; and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents, Rita & Don Zingre and Jack & Vada Kovaleski; and an aunt, Donna Walker. Family and Friends may call Tuesday 3-5 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, 24 Morris Ave., Athens, OH 45701. A funeral service will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Athens County Dog Shelter (www.fosdathens.com) where Wendy used to enjoy going to help walk the dogs. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Wendy Walker

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Tabby Huddy

November 23, 2023

So sorry to hear about Wendy. Me and Mom had just seen her last Monday at holzer. She gave us a hug. So sorry she will be missed dearly. Praying for your whole family. I just had a big Surgery yesterday so we wont be able to attend. But we are praying for you all. Sending lots love and prayers your way! Tabby Huddy and Debby Murphy.

Christine Wilson

November 21, 2023

Wendy was such a kind soul and so much fun to talk with. She also had a great sense of humor. I’m so sad she’s passed away. Rest in love, Wendy.

Danielle Danner Graves

November 21, 2023

In loving memory of a beautiful and caring person! I remember going to Tri- County with you! We've had some good memories! I have some photos somewhere of us in my keepsake stuff. You were too young! You're going to be missed dearly! Thinking of your family & friends!

Kyndra Crow

November 20, 2023

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Kyndra Crow

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Kyndra Crow

November 20, 2023

We have no words for the loss we feel. We hope Wendy knew how much she is loved and how much she is missed. Her nephew will always be reminded as he grows up, how much his Aunt Wendy loves him.

Chelsea, Jessica, and Wendy

Jessica Saunders

November 20, 2023

Wendy was a special person to me! I’m gonna miss her phone calls and hearing her voice. She had a beautiful soul! She’s gone way too soon! Love n hugs to her family!

Carla Perry

November 20, 2023

To Wendy’s family and friends, I am very sorry for your loss. I won’t forget Wendy’s bright smile whenever we spoke at BBAC. She was a lovely person and will be missed.
My condolences, Carla Perry

Larry and Millie Sapp

November 20, 2023

Sorry about the loss of your step daughter. Prayers for your family.
Millie

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Lisa Simpson

November 20, 2023

Wendy will be missed by her many friends. Wendy enjoyed helping others and making people smile. She left this earth far too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to her many friends and family. Rest in peace Wendy.

Patricia Martin

November 19, 2023

Wendy was a beautiful soul that I'm going to miss she was like a daughter to me that I love an adore so much my heart is broken and I feel very empty and miss her calling me everyday my condolences to the family I'm very sorry wendy may be gone but never forgotten she will live in my heart ❤ forever Rip my sweet angel I love you girl until we meet again

Tim and Jane Bail

November 19, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss.

Brenda Mace

November 19, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So very sorry for your loss of your precious Wendy.

Wendy and me at the Havar barbecue back in 2018

Michael Johnson

November 19, 2023

She was my best friend and I hate that she died so young but I’ll never forget her the way she had that smile and that laugh I’ll never forget her laugh I miss you so much. Wendy you never thought people cared about you, but there’s a lot of people including me who did care about you and loved you but I’ll see you again someday bye old friend

Randy Walker

November 19, 2023

You will be deeply missed Wendy

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