Diana Lynn Walker

Diana Lynn Walker, age 64 of New Vienna, Ohio, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro, Ohio. She was born on January 31, 1945 in Maysville, KY. the daughter of the late Robert Edwin and Lena D. Walker. She was also preceded in death by one brother, David Leslie Walker; one uncle, Capt. Robert Daugherty and one cousin, ADI First Officer, Alan Daugherty.

Ms. Walker is survived by her one and only daughter, Cierra Lynn Walker of New Vienna, Ohio.

Ms. Walker was a 1963 graduate of Russellville High School and worked at Rotary Forms Press in Hillsboro for 28 years. Later she worked at ABX Air in Wilmington, Ohio for 19 years. At the same time, she worked on the family farms with her mother. She did everything from help raise tobacco to working with the cattle and horses and anything else that needed done. She helped her mother establish Walker Family Farms into what it is today.

Ms. Walker also enjoyed participating in harness racing and received many awards. She was a former member of the Kentucky and Ohio Harness Racing Association and a current member of the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Ms. Walker was a very caring person and would help anyone or any animal in need. She was a wonderful and reliable friend and had a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed and always remembered as a sweet hearted person.

Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Ripley, Ohio. Rev. Jaime Wirth will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 21 at the New Vienna United Methodist Church in New Vienna, Ohio. Interment will follow the funeral service on Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Heart Association.

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