Alexis Walker

Alexis Jade Nicole Walker, 18, of Ripley left this earth suddenly on May 8th, 2019 after many years of living with epilepsy. Alexis was born May 16th, 2000 in Ripley to Erin Carte and Jeremiah Walker. Alexis had a passion for Art, loved playing Soccer, swimming, spending time with family and her dog Coco. She thrived in this life in spite of living with epilepsy. Alexis was a 2018 graduate of Ripley High School and was almost finished with her freshman year at Concord University where the University will bestow upon her an Honorary Degree in Forensic Accounting. Alexis is survived by her parents Erin Carte of Evans and Jeremiah Walker of Covington, VA; her sister Avery Walker of Evans; paternal grandparents Gary and Sandy Walker of Ripley; paternal grandmother Lisa Gilkerson of Covington, VA; Aunt Jayme Carte of Ravenswood Aunt Kelly Carte of Louisville, Ky; Aunt and Uncle Carrie and John Williams of Covington, VA; Aunt Megan Walker and Reynard Graham of Montgomery Village, MD; Uncle Packy Carte of Cottageville; Uncle Dave Carte of Parkersburg, Aunt and uncle Audrey and Chuck Waybright of Ripley, and step dad Nick Wood. Alexis is survived by many cousins, Steven and Jasmine Carte, Caleb and Cason Taylor, Craig and Corey Waybright , Katheren Williams and Brianna Kerns. Alexis was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Linda and Lowell Carte of Cottageville, and paternal great-grandmother Peg Sinclair. Alexis will be greatly missed by many. Funeral Service will be 3 PM Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, with Ray Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Fairplain Cemetery, Ripley. Friends may call from 1:00 pm until 3:00 PM Saturday at the Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com