Sharon Lee Walker

Sharon Lee Walker, age 79, of Byron Center, passed away peacefully Friday, January 16, 2026, after a seventeen-year battle with lymphoma and leukemia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Madelyn Morgan. Sharon will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Donald Walker; her son, Matthew Walker; her daughter, Sara Walker; grandchildren: Abigail, Celia, Margaret, Grant, Beatrice, and Jack; great-grandchildren: Luke and Haven; her brother, Michael (Bernadette) Morgan; sister-in-law, Suzanne Blank; and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon was a graduate of Rogers High School and Grand Valley State University. She loved to read and spent most of her career as a librarian, retiring from the Grand Rapids Public Library in 2009 after surviving her first cancer diagnosis.

She was happiest on road trips through northern Michigan and had many fond memories going to the family cabin in Frederic while growing up. Sharon treasured being ‘up north’, looking for Petoskey stones, and family time near Lake Michigan. She loved music and going to concerts with Don; she was also an avid fan of Michigan State University and the Detroit Tigers.

Above all, Sharon cherished her family. Known affectionately as “Ba” to her grandchildren, she found her greatest joy in being a mom and grandma.

According to Sharon’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to consider becoming a regular blood donor, supporting your local library, or donating to Blood Cancer United, fka The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.