Freda Peyton Walker, age 93, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. She was born on January 29, 1933, in Paducah, Kentucky, and lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, service, and devotion to others.
Freda graduated from Heath High School in 1950 and carried the values of hard work and responsibility with her throughout her life. She was a faithful member of Broadway Church of Christ, where her strong faith remained a guiding force and an important part of who she was.
Her working years reflected her commitment to serving her community and her strong work ethic. Freda retired from the McCracken County Clerk’s Office after 28 years of dedicated service. She also worked part-time as a Sales Associate at Sears, where she enjoyed helping customers, and spent 10 years in the Billing Department at Jackson Purchase Rural Electric. In each position, she was known for her dependability, kindness, and dedication to doing her job well.
Freda generously gave her time to others through volunteer service. She volunteered with several organizations, including Baptist Health Hospital, and proudly served as a Red Coat with the Paducah Ambassadors. Her willingness to help wherever she was needed reflected the generous and caring nature of her heart. She believed in serving others through simple acts of kindness, always ready to lend a hand and make a difference in the lives of those around her.
In her personal life, Freda loved to travel and enjoyed searching for and collecting antiques. These interests brought her tremendous joy and helped her appreciate the beauty, history, and stories in people and places. She had a special eye for unique treasures and delighted in sharing her discoveries and adventures with family and friends.
Freda is survived by one daughter, Laura Lee Walker Neckel (William Neckel) of Paducah; one son, Jeffrey L. Walker (Cynthia Morris Walker) of Paducah; four grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth Reasonover (Bryan), Andrew Peyton Walker (Jessica Pearson), Emily Lee Neckel Miller (Matthew), Ellie Laura Neckel; four great-grandchildren, Walker Reasonover, Wyatt Reasonover, Kobe Neckel and Logan Quinn, along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Walker; her second husband, Dick Miles; two sisters, Mary Virginia Menderhall, Betty Peyton Pierce; one brother, James Harvey Peyton; her parents, James Henry Peyton and Bessie Ola Harvey Peyton.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah, with Minister Dustin Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Visitation will resume on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: World Christian Broadcast, 605 Bradley Ct. Franklin, TN 37067, or Broadway Church of Christ, 2855 Broadway St., Paducah, KY 42001.
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