FRANKLIN – Tammy Kimsey Walker, 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Becky Reece Kimsey and the late Floyd “Flick” Kimsey. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Brad Kimsey. Tammy was a longtime and very active member of Franklin First Assembly of God. She had been a Sunday School teacher and had served on the church’s board of directors. She was a member of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Tammy touched so many lives in so many ways.
In addition to her mother, Becky Reese Kimsey of Franklin; she is survived by her husband of 40 years, Keith Walker; two sons, Ben Walker (Janet) and Josh Walker (Andrea) both of Franklin; three grandchildren, Zoi, Malik, and Lana, who she cherished every minute she spent with. Also surviving are two sisters, April Nolen (Bill) of Franklin and Meg Mason (Mike) of San Marcos, California; two brothers, Greg Kimsey, and Vic Kimsey (Christie) both of Franklin; and numerous beloved and loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 10, at Franklin First Assembly of God. The Rev. Mike George officiated. Burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center, 226 E Palmer St, Franklin, NC 28734.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.