Belinda Sue Walton Kirkland, 43, of Arlington, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Arlington. She was born August 25, 1968 in Center to Billy and Lenora Walton. Belinda was a 1986 graduate of Center High School. She recently retired from the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services with 23 years of service. Belinda was a member of the Optimist Club of Arlington and was currently serving as secretary of the Texas RehabACTion Network. She was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Watson & sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Johnny Lewis and Bro. Buddy Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Terry Walton, Marty Walton, Daniel Walton, Simon Stanley, Lucas Cougler, Nathan Lynch and John Mark Batts.

She is survived by:
Daughter, Misty Joyce Kirkland of Arlington

Parents, Billy and Lenora Walton of Center

Brothers;
Terry Walton and wife Barbara of Center
Marty Walton and friend Andree of Vermont

Father of her daughter, Lynn Kirkland of Arlington

Nieces and Nephews:
Carla Stanley and husband Simon of Center
Sherry Cougler and husband Lucas of Center
Daniel Walton of Center
Beth Lynch and husband Nathan of Center

Aunts and Uncles:
Kay Batts
Beverly Batts
John Mark Batts
Sam Walton and wife Becky