Katy graduated from Rockhurst College earning a degree in Criminal Justice and worked in adult corrections.
She was active in the community in youth baseball and soccer as a parent and advent fan as well as overseeing scheduling of umpires and referees in both for several years. She also served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts pack 3288. Katy also has the honor of being a mother to four Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America and members of Troop 83.
Katy leaves behind her husband of 36 years Jeffrey Terry Sr and her four sons, Jeffrey Jr, Ryan and his wife Mollie and their son Brayden, Paul, and Gregory and his son Jaxon.
The family is hosting a celebration of life at Matt Ross Community Center in Overland Park on Saturday, November 24th from 2 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family ask to send donations to Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, St. Teresa's Academy, or to the Boy Scouts of America.