She was born on January 30, 1966, the daughter of Emory E. Newby and Mary Lou Cocker. They preceded her in death.
Kathy graduated from Glenwood High School and CACV with her LPN license in 1984. In 2024, she retired from Sacred Heart Convent where she lovingly took care of her “girls” for 30 years. She loved her family, traveling, amusement parks, and being in the water.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Price and Blake Hansen; sister, Stephanie (Joe) Stone; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and beloved friends.
The family will host a visitation at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church, 2001 N. 21st St., until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Becky Rankins officiating.
Graveside service will follow at Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home- Chatham, 8855 State Rte. 4, Chatham.
