Kaye Walker

October 1, 1939 - April 6, 2020

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Kaye Reinhardt Walker, 80, of Greenville, SC, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Monday, April 6, 2020.

Born in Hickory, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Louella Reinhardt. Kaye was employed by Carolina First Bank of Greenville, SC, and its predecessors, as Federal Reserve Auditor her entire professional career and was a long-time member of Beaverdam Baptist Church in Asheville, NC.

Kaye is survived by daughters, Teresa Walker Rushing, Paula Kaye Walker, and Carole Walker Gorden; son, Barry Paul Walker; granddaughter, Isabel “Izzi” Alison Gorden, and her father, Todd Gorden.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lewis Walker; brother, Bruce Reinhardt; sisters, Joyce Reinhardt and Rita Page; grandson, Trenton “Trent” Allen Quinn; and son-in-law, John “Bubba” Rushing, Jr.

Due to federal restrictions, there will not be a public visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory in Asheville, NC, where Kaye will be interned next to her husband Paul. The family will hold a celebration of life ceremony at a later date.

The family asks that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=616980

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown

Kaye Reinhardt Walker, 80, of Greenville, SC, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Monday, April 6, 2020. Born in Hickory, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Louella Reinhardt. Kaye was employed by Carolina First Bank of Greenville, SC, and its predecessors, as FederalContinue Reading

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I worked with Kaye at Carolina First. She was always so friendly and positive. I really enjoyed knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

There are no words to tell you how much you are missed. You were such a special mother, always putting us first, always! I had so much fun sharing our later years together. As we would always say “just me and you” and “I love you more”. Mom, thank you for teaching us to be strong. Because of you and dad, we were given the foundation to always be okay. You are with me everyday and I am so incredibly grateful for your unconditional love. Until we see each other again “I Love You More!” ️

Sending prayers for comfort and peace for all family and friends of Kaye. ~ The Matheney Family

Barry,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

All my love mom.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.