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Katlyn Benfield Walker, 27, of Morganton, NC passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1997 to William Anthony Benfield and the late Jada Lawing Benfield.
Katlyn was a member of Laurel Haven Baptist Church. She attended Central Piedmont Community College where she obtained her Associate’s Degree in American Sign Language. She loved her fur babies. Katlyn was a loving person who was very forgiving and full of life. She had a bright future ahead of her.
In addition to her father, William Benfield, she is survived by her husband, Christian Walker; siblings, Katlyn Douglas, Logan Hubbard and Lily Prebor; maternal grandmother, Jane Lawing; a special Uncle Weyland Prebor and Sissy Sascha Prebor.
In addition to her mother, Jada Benfield, Katlyn was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ed “Bless your Heart” Lawing.
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Morganton Wesleyan Church. A Celebration of Katlyn’s Life will follow in the church at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Carolina School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc, PO Box 1397, Morganton, NC 28680.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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It is with great sadness that we send our deepest condolences. We will never forget Katie’s kindness and beautiful smile. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
I am so sorry for everyone's loss. Ash was a very sweet, loving, and caring person. You all are in my prayers. Heaven gained an beautiful angel. She will be missed tremendously.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. May peace, love, and faith in His promises dwell within your family.
There are no words to take away the pain that comes when our loved ones leave us so suddenly. I can only tell you that Jesus is the God of all comfort and I will be praying that you can rest safely in His arms during this time. I love you cousin Andy and I am so sorry you have to go through this along with the other family members. Praying for you all.
It was an honor to know Ash. While I may be “interpreting instructor” by title, Ash was an interpreting teacher and a leader by nature. By being authentic. By sharing hard truth. By showing up boldly for others; a true champion of the “underdog.” You taught more lessons than I think you know…more than we can yet count. You set a ripple effect into motion, one that will forever impact every life you touched and BEYOND. The waves of your legacy will not cease. Your mean so much to me. I will be forever grateful for you. Thank you. Rest in Peace.