Katherine lived in Independence her whole life. She attended Northeast High School. She was a supervisor for Farmer’s Insurance for 30 plus years. She loved to travel anywhere and everywhere with her husband of over 60 years, Wayne. Katherine had a true green thumb, which was evident in all her beautiful flower gardens. She loved volunteering at her church, the First Presbyterian Church of Independence, along with other organizations. Katherine was very loving, generous and would help out where she could.
She is preceded in death by her mother Hettie Lile; sister Mary Eads; and husband Wayne who passed away in 1998.
Survivors include nieces Yvonne Gower, Nancy Stuart and husband Jerry, Donna Schmidt and husband Roger; and great nephew Scott Gower and wife Kimberly.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Lumi Hospice for their support, and especially to Stephanie Fortsch who was so compassionate and loving to Katherine in her final days.
A graveside service will be held at 1pm, Friday, March 19, 2021 in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Lumi Hospice, 220 NW R.D. Mize Rd, Ste. 101, Blue Springs, MO 64014.
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