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Kimberly Ann Walker of Monticello Florida ended her battle with cancer on September 23, 2023 at the age of 56. She is survived by her husband Gregg, parents Rick and Carol Johnson, her sister Denise, brother-in-law Matt Forschner and their adult children; Alexis, Erica and Jacob. Kimberly was taken from us well before her time and will be remembered for her fighting spirit, her devotion to friends and family, her amazing memory and attention to detail, and her love for cross stitching and all things British (unfortunately, Jane Austen wasn’t available to write this). She worked for almost 20 years at Walt Disney World in Orlando before following her husband-to-be to Tallahassee in 2010. She eventually found her way to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection where she was employed in accounting and grant management for the restoration projects associated with the Deepwater Horizon program. She continued to work part time from home until just days prior to her passing. Kimberly and Gregg often reflected on some amazing times together. First, their wedding at Leu Gardens in Orlando on 10/10/10 which was blessed with amazing sunlight and the greenest surroundings imaginable. Second, two wonderful (if not exhausting) trips to Europe which cannot be easily summarized. And third, watching hundreds of fireflies from their back porch, performing just for them, each spring and summer. Up until the very end, she was contemplating the next trip to Europe as well as getting back into the swim spa which was installed in 2022 along with backyard landscaping that created a wonderful and peaceful retreat (aside from the ongoing weeding!). In leu of flowers, please consider a charitable gift to the Mayo Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida or the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center. The dedicated doctors and staff of both facilities provided amazing care, love, and continual hope. A gathering in celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the family's residence (181 Heritage Blvd., Monticello, FL 32344). Snacks and drinks (soft drinks, beer and wine) will be provided. All are welcome to stop by to share good memories and participate in our community of friends and family. To ensure that there are plenty of refreshments for all, please kindly RSVP through Gregg via 850-566-1296 or greggwalker@rocketmail.com. In addition, many will be attending the Monarch Butterfly Festival at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge that morning. Although informal, it is the perfect opportunity to share in one of Kimberly and Gregg’s favorite annual events and once again, all are welcome. Breanna Green of Bevis funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Walker family with their arrangements.

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Kimberly Ann Walker

June 8, 1967 - September 23, 2023