Kitty A. Akers

68, passed away December 11, 2017. She was a talented floral designer. Kitty was a compassionate person who always put the needs of others before herself. She was deeply rooted in her faith and was a lifetime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Kitty enjoyed sleepovers with her granddaughter and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Kitty was preceded by son, Nicholas Akers; parents, Harold and Rita Knapp, Roy and Angeline Akers; and sister, Paula Birket. She is survived by husband of 49 years, Kenneth Akers; son, Chris Akers; daughter and best friend, Stacy (Rocky) Bauman; brothers, Harold (Debbie), Rene (Valerie), Brian (Janet) and Tom (Deanna) Knapp; sister, Jamie (Timm) Cantrell; brother-in-law, Greg Birket; sisters-in-law, Cecelia (Roscoe) Taylor and Marilyn (Dwayne) Rumsey; granddaughter, Mariyah Bauman; as well as many extended family members. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2017 and Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 2502 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64108 or St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2007 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67203.