Mary S. "Scotty" Walton

WALTON Mary S. "Scotty", widow of former Lexington insurance executive, Samuel B. Walton Jr, died on Apr 3 at her residence in Lexington. Scotty was born Mary Kavanaugh Scott in Lancaster, KY on Feb 18, 1922. She attended Mary Baldwin College in VA and completed her Bachelor's degree at the University of KY where she was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In the Spring of 1946, Scotty met Sam Walton who had recently returned to Lexington from his service in WWII. They were married in September, 1946 and made their home in Lexington for over 62 years, until his death in 2008. Scotty was deeply committed to Christ Church Cathedral where she served on various committees and regularly attended Sunday services for over 50 years. In addition, Scotty was a long time member of the Ashland Garden Club, the Lexington chapter of the Colonial Dames and the Idle Hour Country Club. And for many years, she was a volunteer for "Meals on Wheels", providing hot meal service for shut-ins. Until her stroke in 2001, which left her disabled, Scotty spent time every week visiting sick and elderly friends and neighbors in Lexington. Scotty is survived by two children, Martha Walton Coonley of Philadelphia and Samuel B. Walton, III of Portland, two granddaughters, Laura Bright Babka and Mary Scott Bright and one great granddaughter, Elise Kinkead Babka. Friends may call from 5-7pm on Mon, Apr 6 at Milward-Broadway. Private graveside services in Lexington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market St., Lexington, KY 40507 or, Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504. www.milwardfuneral.com