Makala A. Walton 25 of Newport News VA, passed away on 03/04/2026 in Newport news, VA. Makala was born in Rapid City, SD to Jennifer and Mark Coatney, on January 29, 2001, she was the youngest of 5 kids. She went to Badger Clark elementary in Box Elder, SD until 2nd grade when she was homeschooled. She gave birth to her daughter Harper Coatney on June 6th, 2020. She married her husband Mackenzie on July 24th, 2023. Makala was very funny and outgoing, she loved to have BBQ’s and enjoyed family being altogether. She Loved spending time with her nieces and nephews, and she loved to bake, eat candy, and pickles and just food in general. She is survived by her husband Mackenzie (Mac), her daughter Harper, her parents Mark and Jennifer, her grandmother Joyce, her siblings Brandy & Sam, Candice & Jeremy, Dustin and Toby & Kaylyn along with nieces, nephews Aunt and Uncles. She is proceeded in death by her Poppi Bruce Gay, her grandparents Ed & Sidney Coatney, her uncle Mike and many other loved ones.