KIM-MARIE MARSH WALKER ’91
KIM-MARIE MARSH WALKER was born on October 7, 1969 at Misericordia Hospital, Bronx, New York to Darlene P. Huger Marsh and Arthur Marsh, Jr. The eldest of three siblings, Kim seemed to be one of those rare individuals born with incredible gifts of creativity, intelligence and leadership.
Kim attended P.S. 85 in the NYC public school system. Accepted to the Prep for Prep Program, Kim entered the Birch Wathen Private School for grades 7-12, graduating and making her mark as Class Valedictorian. As a student at Wesleyan University, Kim-Marie often demonstrated a very special ability to give of herself to others. She participated in the Big Sister/Little Sister program. Pursuing her aspiration to become lawyer, Kim-Marie received her law degree form Northeastern Law School. During her time there she also rose to the position of President of Northeastern chapter of BLSA (Black Law Student Association) and Regional Director of the National Black Law Students Association.
Kim-Marie was admitted to the Bar in the states of Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, the District of Columbia, and the Supreme Court. She was a member of the American Bar, DC and Maryland Bar Associations. Practicing her profession, Kim-Marie worked for the Legal Aid Society in NY, advocating for the rights of juveniles, served as Law Clerk for Judge Mott, Washington D.C., was an attorney in the Office of Corporation Counsel and, at the time of her passing, was an Associate at the Law Firm of Anthony Davenport, ESQ, P.C., Washington, DC.
While Law was a major part of her life, family was the joy of her life. The joy erupted even more when she met and then married her all too brief life partner, Ray Walker, on December 18, 1999. What a delight it was for her to send greetings to others under the signature, “The Walkers” Ray, Kim-Marie, Sapphyra and Ena.
Kim-Marie had long ago received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her willingness to openly share her faith caused many around her to more personally embrace that faith as well. She had an almost uncanny ability to touch others in meaningful ways. She also possessed an acerbic wit that sometimes stung but always loved.
Even in the midst of illness and pain, Kim-Marie cheered others along. She has fought a good fight and kept the faith. On Sunday, January 16, 2005, just as the light of the new day dawned, with her God-mother’s arms wrapped around her, Kim-Marie smiled one last earth-bound smile as her spirit rose up to go into the arms of her Lord. She entered into her rest with such a glory and peace on her countenance that could only have come from God.
The list of individuals and people groups who will cherish the memory of Kim-Marie Walker is far too numerous to record. But highlighted among them are most certainly her beloved husband, Ray, the children she so adored and loved with all her heart, 9 year old Sapphyra Imani and 2 year old Ena Patrice; her mother Darlene Huger Marsh, father, Arthur Marsh, Jr, mother-in law and father-in-law, Ena and Ralph Walker; her brother, Cairo K. Marsh and sister, Dara K. Marsh; Grandmother, Rev. Odessa L. Huger, Uncle, Raymond Huger; Aunts, Rev. Dr. Brenda Huger Hazel, Josephine Claybon, Karen Huger and Hilda Brown, Great Aunt Dorothy Stewart and cousins who were more like another brother and sisters, George Hazel, Tracey Fuller and Renee Huger; her brother in law, Ralph (Jr.) Walker, other loving relatives and a true host of friends.
We celebrate your life, Kim-Marie!