Belle Renee Walsh
June 2, 1953 - February 20, 2022
Belle Renee Walsh, 68, passed away suddenly and entered Eternal Life Sunday, February 20, 2022. Belle was born in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Charles and Necie Williams. She was wonderfully dedicated to the horse racing industry and her beloved track at Churchill Downs. Belle will be remembered as a loving and devoted Wife, Mom, NaNa, Sister, and Friend. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren, who kept her young in mind, body, and spirit. She was Catholic by faith and a revered member of her community. She was the epitome of the Good Samaritan, especially as she strove to help others in need and continued her faithful pursuit of being a good neighbor. She is survived by her Yankee husband of 49 years, Greg Walsh; daughters, Nicole Wohlleb (Daniel) and Kristen Payne (Donnie); grandchildren, Gracie, Carson, Hootie, and Eva; brothers, Gary Williams (Nancy), Rick Williams (Paula), Jeff Williams (Kelly); sister, Michele Williams; and followed by her entourage, Liz Newell, Judy Ford, Sandra Drew, Pat Sazy, and Cathy Stovall. In lieu of a funeral service, a memorial visitation will be held 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208. During the visitation there will be a celebration of her life at her spirited sanctuary, Churchill Downs. All are welcome to come and share in her memory and celebrate where she left her footprints alongside the horseshoe prints. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Friends Equine. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Belle Renee Walsh, 68, passed away suddenly and entered Eternal Life Sunday, February 20, 2022. Belle was born in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Charles and Necie Williams. She was wonderfully dedicated to the horse racing industry and her beloved... View Obituary & Service Information