Class of 1991
1991 Maroon Spotlight
Rashida Walker
Rashida plans to attend OSU and major in fashion merchandising.
She has been in cheerleading, band, Student Council, FCA, and Psychology of Learning.
She has received awards for Junior Rotarians, Who’s Who, USAA, NCA, All-American Cheerleader, and has been on the honor roll.
1991 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
A marketing major at Oklahoma State University is the goal of Rashida Dochelle Walker. She was born January 10, 1973, in Wichita, Kan., and her parents are Arthur and June Doxey, 715 Market street, and Eora Walker, Wichita, Kan. She attended Christ Lutheran School eight years before entering Perry Public Schools. Rashida served as a cheerleader for three years, participated in the band seven years, was a member of Future Homemakers of America one year, Fellowship of Christian Athletes two years, Student council representative one year, Cheer one year, and Psychology of Learning of which she was vice president. She was selected a Junior Rotarian, was wrestling queen attendant, voted National Cheerleaders Association All-American cheerleader, and served as a spirit leader in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. She was the recipient of the United States Cheerleader award, US Leadership and Service award, US Achievement award and listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Her favorite subject is psychology and her hobby is gymnastics.
Rashida Dochelle Walker
January 10, 1973 – December 13, 2023
Rashida Walker, age 50, a resident of Aubrey, Texas, entered eternal rest on December 13, 2023. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 10, 1973, to her parents, Arthur and June Doxey, and her adopted father, Eora Walker. During her childhood, she enjoyed visiting her cousin Shannon Scott, attending family gatherings at her grandparents’ farm, picking strawberries with Grandpa Brown, playing with her pet pig Wilma, and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Rashida’s dream of being a spectator at the parade came true during her high school years when she was selected to participate on the cheerleading squad in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, an experience she treasured throughout her life. She graduated from Perry High School and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising from Oklahoma State University. An avid shopper, she turned her passion into a profession, working for some of the stores she loved to shop. Her final place of employment was Michaels, where she served as an Associate Global Sourcing Manager.
Cooking was one of her passions. At the age of 5, her son Weston said she was the best cook in the world. Her nephew Coller, aged 4, would send her his Thanksgiving and Christmas menu by February each year.
Rashida was an exceptional fur-mom to her pets, Spooky and Mhysa. She never realized they were in control of her. Her other passions included dining out, traveling, and socializing with friends and family. Celebrating her birthday in Paris, France, with three wonderful friends, Becky, Fran, and Mariechia, was an experience she described as incredible and one she would forever cherish.
She was preceded in death by her fathers, Arthur Doxey and Eora Walker; maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Dora (Lancaster) Brown; and paternal grandparents, Gerald and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Doxey, along with a host of other relatives. She is survived by her son Weston Simmons, mother June, sisters Amica, Qiana, and Tiara, and brothers Arthur II (Monica) and Fount. Nephews and nieces: Lavontay, Rayne, Coller, Natalee, and Braxton.
Rashida will be remembered for her acts of kindness, genuine smile, and willingness to say what was on her mind.