Born August 18, 1962 in Peoria to Ron and Doris (Watson) McCartney, she married Robert Faunce in 1981 in Cadillac, Michigan.
Surviving are her two daughters, Jackie Faunce of East Peoria and Jessica Conkling of Creve Coeur; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Randy McCartney of Chillicothe and Rodney (Kelly) McCartney of Bloomington.
Kathy was of the Christian faith.
She had worked as a bartender and waitress in the area.
Kathy enjoyed going to garage sales, fishing, and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished her grandchildren.
Her visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Cremation rites will be accorded and the family will host a celebration of life at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society at 100 Taps Ln. Pekin, IL 61554.