Emily Burleson Walker

Emily Burleson Walker died on November 2nd, 2020 at the age of 41 after a six-year battle with breast cancer.

Emily was born on October 14th, 1979 in Midland, Texas to parents Brian and Mary (Brown) Burleson. She grew up in a small, loving family with one sister, one dog and one cat. At the University of Oklahoma, Emily pursued her dream of becoming a teacher and graduated with a BA in elementary education in 2002.

Emily married her college sweetheart, Shanon Walker two weeks after graduation. They lived in Plano, Texas, where Emily taught kindergarten and first grade until she became a mother. Emily was a voracious reader and avid DIY’er. She later discovered her entrepreneurial side and set up several small businesses. Their family life was full of love, activity, and soccer tournaments. When diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, Emily became dedicated to treatment in order to raise her children for as long as possible. She was a kind, strong and brave person with a beautiful smile.

Emily leaves behind her husband, Shanon Walker, her daughter, Holland Walker and her son, Brody Walker; parents Brian and Mary Burleson; sister, Ashley, and sister-in-law, Brin, and their son, Beau; mother-in-law, Pat Walker; paternal grandparents L.B. and Merle Taylor and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather John Burleson and maternal grandparents Victor and Jane Brown.

The family would like to thank Dr. Karel Dicke and nurses Brenda Fenn and Donna Tusan from the Arlington Cancer Center who did everything they could to extend Emily’s life. We are grateful to the people who have offered their assistance, support, and prayers over the years.

A memorial service to celebrate Emily's life will be held, Thursday evening at 6:00 pm at Allen Funeral Funeral Options.  The wearing of masks and social distancing are being required by the family. For those unable to attend the service there will be a live broadcast at the following link http://webcast. funeralvue.com/events/viewer/40331

Emily will be laid to rest at the Allen Family Funeral Options Columbarium, Plano, Texas.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, please send donations in Emily's name to METAVIVOR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT, INC., 1783 Forest Drive #184, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or 818-860-1226 https://secure.metavivor.org/page/contribute/