Katherine Christine "Kate" Toney

Kate grew up in Kokomo and graduated from Kokomo High School in 2008, where she was actively involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, and choir. She continued her softball career on scholarship at Kankakee Community College and later at Indiana University Southeast, earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in 2015.

Throughout her life, Kate worked in a variety of roles, including customer service, restaurants and retail, and addiction help desk support. In each position, she was known for her warmth, humor and ability to connect with others.

Kate will be remembered for her friendly, outgoing personality and her beautiful smile that lit up a room. She had a witty sense of humor, loved making others laugh, and was known for her playful spirit and spot on impersonations (especially of her mother). She was a talented athlete and artist, had a love for music and a beautiful singing voice, and found joy in life's simple comforts, especially time in the kitchen, singing in the car with her older sister, and any time spent with those she loved.

She had a special place in her heart for animals, particularly cats, and enjoyed fostering them. More than anything, Kate treasured her relationships. She deeply loved her family and was especially devoted to several of her nieces and nephews, delighting in playing with them and being part of their lives. She was also a thoughtful and intentional gift giver, known for her generosity and compassionate heart.

Kate shared a close and loving relationship with her mother and a special lasting bond with her father, who preceded her in death in 2013. She also held deep affection for her friendships, which meant so much to her throughout her life.

Kate was a Christian who found strength in her faith. Her life held both beauty and struggle, and those who knew her witnessed her perseverance and her continued desire to keep trying. She will be remembered as someone full of life, deeply loved who will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Tamara Johnson and Kenneth Shoup; her siblings, Matthew (Jennifer) Toney, Ian (Jenny Parker) Titus, Adrienne (Robert) Petty, Melissa (Will) Kelley, and Megan Sparger; and her beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Toney; her niece, Poppy Kate Petty; and her grandparents, Robert and Patricia Johnson, and William and Betty Toney.

Visitation will be held at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, on May 9, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valley of Grace or Home of Grace.