Kelly Jo Walton of Benton, Arkansas was born April 23, 1979 at Little Rock, the daughter of Nancy French Walton Thornbrue and the late James Elvis Walton.  She attended New Life Fellowship Church, and most recently, Restoration Church.  She enjoyed fishing and camping.  Her kids were her world. Whether she was at home watching movies with her daughter, or cheering on her son at a baseball game, she loved spending time with them.

Kelly died Monday, October 18, 2021 at U.A.M.S. Medical Center in Little Rock, at the age of 42.

Survivors include her children, Layne Flippin and Shanna Flippin; mother and step-father, Nancy and Tony Thornbrue; Fiance' Alan Collins; Brother and family, Karl and Ashley Walton and their children, Karli and Lynlee; sisters, Kristen Walton and Toni DiMichele and her son, Michael Buedel.  She is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan.  Visitation is also Saturday, from 2:00-3:00 P.M.

Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help the family with expenses