Nita Faye Walsh, 73, of Columbus, MS passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Windsor Place, Columbus, MS.

A graveside service will be Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Yellow Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating.

Mrs. Walsh was born on April 5, 1947, in Noxubee County, MS to the late Laura Viola Sanders Mordecai and James Ernest Mordecai. Mrs. Walsh graduated from Noxubee County High School and East MS Community College. She was employed at the University of New Orleans for many years. She moved back to Noxubee County, MS to take care of her mother, later working as a mail carrier for U.S. Postal Service. Nita was married to William "Bill" Walsh, Jr. from 1971 until his death in 1986. Her soul mate in later years was James Kinard. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walsh is preceded in death by her husband- William "Bill" Walsh; brothers- Thomas Jasper Mordecai, Edgar Mordecai, Robert Mordecai, and James Mordecai; and sister- Jewel Saarinen.

Mrs. Walsh is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins; friends made while living at Trinty Independent Living facility, Columbus, MS.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Trinity Independent, Windsor, Halcyon Hospice, and Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Healthcare Center- Sunday Fund 230 Airline Road Columbus, MS 39702.