Erika Elizabeth Walker

Erika Elizabeth Walker, age 81, of Owenton passed away, Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Born October 2, 1938, in Bamberg, Germany she was the daughter of the late Tony and Maria Borlein Kummameir. She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic faith and attended Cedar Hill Baptist.   She enjoyed gardening and cooking and was passionate about animals and their rescue.  She was also an avid UK Basketball fan.

She is survived by her children, Billy (Donita) Walker, Sandy Gordy, John Thomas Walker and Melinda Walker Bourne; four grandchildren, Sheena Stafford, Jonathan Gordy, Eric Gordy and Andrea Hammons and two great grandchildren, Caleb Stafford and Hallie Gordy.

McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Seminary Street location on Monday, February 3, 2020from 9:30 - 1pm.  Funeral services will follow at 1pm with burial in the Owenton Cemetery.   Memorial contributions may be made to the Owen County Friends of Animals or Bluegrass Care Navigators.