Fatama Phillips Walker, age 88, of McMinnville passed away January 30, 2024 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

She was retired line technician from Calsonic and member of Bethel Methodist Church.

A DeKalb County native, she was born May 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Clarence T. and Edna Cook Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Paul Nelson Walker; son, Jeffery Paul Walker; brothers, Clarence T. Phillips, Jr. and Bill Phillips and sisters, Norma Gunter and Jane Eller.

Mrs. Campbell was married to Donald Campbell of McMinnville.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, John D. Walker of McMinnville, TN, Paula Janie (Kenny) Manners of Franklin, TN and Tina Walker of McMinnville, TN; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Lawson of Smithville, TN and several nieces and nephews.

A private service was held with the family at Bethel Methodist Church with Ryan Heatherly and Rachel Cantrell officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery in DeKalb County, TN.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Cemetery Fund.

High Funeral Home, McMinnville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Feb. 7, 2024