ALECE CELESTE WALKER
February 10,1968 – July 23, 2022
Born in Winfield, Illinois in 1968; received her angel wings early Saturday morning joining her ancestors in heaven.
Alece attended pre-school, grade school and junior high in White Bear Lake, MN. Graduated from Downers Grove (Illinois) High School North Class of 1986 after moving there in 1982 to help her Grandparents. She studied at DuPage County Junior College for two years after graduation. Alece worked various jobs throughout her life learning valuable lessons from each along the way. She was a manager of DSW Shoes, an evening manager of Sam’s / Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Illinois before becoming a Fork Lift Operator with Sam’s / Wal-Mart . She had a passion for helping others, unselfishly giving at every opportunity.
When diagnosed with Cancer she remained strong in will and spirit, determined to fight until the end. As soon as she was able, she moved back home to Minnesota to be surrounded by family and friends who would care for her. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her childhood home, in the early morning hours on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her Grandmother Mary in June.
Survived by her parents Buzzy & Emilie, five siblings Jacqueline (John); Troy (Lolita); Faith (Shawn); Michael (Sunny) & Kurt (Erin), nine nieces & nephews - Adam (Megan); Katelyn (Nick); Celine; Rachel; Kiana; Hailey; Anthony; Kevin & Vann, four great nephews & nieces – Landon, Logan, Lorelai & Lyla, and her dear sweet cat Lucy. As well as, numerous special friends and co-workers. A special thank you to Kari, Kelly, Kate, Liz, & Jim of Our Lady of Peace Hospice. A tremendous help through a very trying time. – Hugs.
Private Family Service at a later date