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Sally Turner Walker

1945 - 2023

Sally Turner Walker obituary, 1945-2023, Jackson, MS

BORN

1945

DIED

2023

Sally Walker Obituary

Sally Turner Walker passed away at Baylor St. Luke's hospital in Houston, TX on December 8, 2023. She was born in Yazoo City to the late Stella Smith Turner and the late Ross Turner. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to William H. (Bill) Walker and mother to Laura Walker Collins and Emilee Walker Puckett (John) sister to the late Joann Turner Wilburn and twin sister to Stella Turner Melton, grandmother to Emilee Collins, Olivia Collins and Emma Puckett. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. The family invites you to wear your favorite colorful attire to celebrate "Sassy's" vibrance and love for life and join them for visitation at Christ United Methodist Church on December 14, 2023 at 4pm with a Service of Remembrance at 5pm. A reception will follow at the Country Club of Jackson. A celebration of life will also be held in New Orleans after the new year. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Yorkers Sunday school class at Christ United Methodist Church Attn: York Craig 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson MS. 39211. Please view Sally's complete obituary and online memorial tribute page at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/sally-walker-11573656 where memories, words of comfort and condolences may be shared electronically with her family.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2023.

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Cathy Thomason

May 18, 2025

I think of Sally all the time along with thoughts of sunshine and laughter. Sending love to Bill Laura and my beautiful Emily. Cathy Thomason.

Cathy Thomason

December 14, 2023

The world has lost a bright, shining, twinkling star!!!!
Without mailing addresses I thought this was the best way to send love, hugs, kisses and prayers to Bill, Laura and my special beloved, Emily. May you all live with her precious and fun memories and be glad Sassy Sally is at peace!!!! Love to Stella as well. Cathy Thomason

Glen and Claudia Bascom

December 14, 2023

Sending our thoughts and love. Glen and Claudia

Gordon Johnson

December 13, 2023

Rest inPeace My Dear Friend. I will truly miss you.

Linda and Gordon Kolb

December 13, 2023

Gordon and I send our love and deepest condolences to the Walker Family. Though we have lost touch with time, the memories of the fun we shared with Sally will last forever. Sally was such a dear and wonderful friend and when Laura and Emily were young, we loved spending time together with our children. Rest in Peace beautiful friend.

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