Dyanna Walker

Dyanna Rose Walker, 78, aka “Lady Dy” of Rockford, Illinois, transitioned into eternal rest on October 1, 2026. “Lady Dy” was welcomed into the love and presence of Her savior by beloved ones, Mabel Lee Mims (mother), Roosevelt Mathews (brother), Brenda Mims (sister), maternal aunts and uncles, cousins and “ride and die friend”, Mary Lynda Salter.

Dyanna Rose Walker "Lady Dy" leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughter, Danielle Nicole Foltz of Waldorf, Maryland; grandson, Asher Holmes of Waldorf, Maryland; sisters, Barbara Jordan of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Katherine (James “Porky”) Jackson of Freeport, Illinois; and brother, John (Cherri) Love of Stockton, Illinois. She also leaves to cherish her memory her nieces, Kaietta Mims of Freeport, Illinois; Tiffany (Gregory) Thompson of Bentonville, Arkansas; and Candace (DeWayne) Bridges of Joliet, Illinois; nephews, Ampre’ Jackson, Sr. of Bolingbrook, Illinois; Cory (Andrea) Jordan of Joliet, Illinois; and Ahprie’ Jackson of Madison, Wisconsin; great-nephews, Ampre’ Jackson, Jr., Isaiah Thompson, Camry Henning-Jackson, Isaiah Littlejohn-Jackson, and Tare Henning-Jackson; great-nieces, Raquel Thompson, Mekhai Littlejohn-Jackson, Nia Henning-Jackson, Kaliah Littlejohn-Jackson, Zuri Jordan, and Zoei Jordan; Godchildren Aaron Buckley and Zyair Hudson along with numerous cousins, extended family members, cherished friends, and countless others whose lives she touched.

Her greatest legacy will not only be found in her accomplishments, but in the love, faith, wisdom, encouragement, and service she poured into generations of family, friends, and community members.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11am at St. Paul Church of God in Christ (1001 Bishop Washington Avenue, Rockford, Illinois). Visitation will be at 9am until the time of service.