Mrs. Kathleen B. Walker

Mrs. Kathleen B. Walker obituary, New Tazewell, TN

Mrs. Kathleen B. Walker

Kathleen Walker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home on Mar. 9, 2026.
Mrs. Kathleen B. Walker

January 21, 1953 - March 8, 2026

Mrs. Kathleen B. Walker, age 73 of New Tazewell, passed away March 8, 2026, at the Claiborne Health and Rehab with her daughter by her side. She was born January 21, 1953, in Chicago, IL to Walter and Bonnie Bauer who both have preceded her in death. Kathleen attended New Hope Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her loving husband Jessie Walker and her parents Walter and Bonnie Bauer. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Walker and sons Pat Walker, Kelly Walker and wife Christine, and Randy Walker as well as eight grandchildren. Kathleen is also survived by her brothers Mike Bauer and Wally Bauer.

Per Kathleen's request she was cremated and will have a memorial service at a later date.

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