Kathy was involved in local politics, serving on Dallas City Planning Commission. She was an advisor to United States Congressman Olen Teague for many years. Katherine worked with her sister Martha for 22 years managing Best for Less Foods in Dallas.
She is survived by her daughter and son in law: Denise and David Leismer, grandsons: Steven, Jordan, Brandon and Michael Sechrist, Mark Robert Leismer, Bobby Ray Carter III and Adam Carter, sisters: Jo Byrd, Judy Clark, Susan Fields, Debby Ashley, and Judy Ashley. She and Bobby are blessed to have 12 great grandchildren.
Kathryn was preceded in death by children: Nancy Carter, Sandy Sechrist and Bobby Ray Carter Jr, as well as her parents: Scottie Hays and Bertha Ashley, brothers: Alfred, Thomas, Scottie Ashley Jr and sister Martha Smith.
Kathy was a fun loving, generous, caring child of God that will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to be known and loved by her.
