Lisa Vitello Walker, 50, of 1706 Ridgevue Avenue, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Friday, July 2, 2010 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was a Registered Physical Therapist at Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor, President of the Alleghany Highlands Youth Soccer Association and was a member of the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

She was born in Buffalo, New York on March 28, 1960, daughter of Frank and Evelyn Luongo Vitello of Buffalo.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 26 years, Dr. James H. Walker of Clifton Forge; children, Brent, Luke and Jenna Walker, sister-in-law, Suzy Vitello-Soule, niece Maggie Vitello and nephew, Sam Vitello.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Frank R. Vitello.

She was a beautiful daughter, compassionate Physical Therapist, loving mother and unbelievable soul mate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Curfman Hall, Covington High School and casual attire is suggested. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made toward direct Pancreatic cancer research by going to https://www.lustgarten.org or to the Alleghany Highlands Youth Soccer Association, c/o Scott Peterson, 1718 Ridgevue Avenue, Clifton Forge 24422.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Virginia.