Katie attended Ballard Elementary, W.D. Sugg Middle, and Manatee High School. She later earned her GED and graduated from MTI, earning her PCT license. Katie was smart, funny, creative, and liked to fish.
Katie is survived by her son, Chase; parents, Mitchell and Donna; and three brothers, Jeffrey (Nikki), Michael (Kara), and Jacob; two nephews, Koby and Logan; and a niece, Chloe.