Kathy is survived by her husband Kevin of 44 years; her son, Matthew, daughter in law Debbie, sister, Helen Mettalo, sister Sue Ottavan, brother Louis Witte and two grandchildren, Scott and Samuel Tanis.
She was preceded in death by her brother Nicholas. Kathy was a loving, Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She was well known for her love of God and Scripture. Before retiring, Kathy was an optician working at various optical offices in New Jersey and Tennessee. She was an avid animal lover and adopted numerous dogs from shelters throughout her lifetime.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 2077, Memphis, TN 38101-2077.
Family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am on Monday, February 27th at Arlington Presbyterian Church, 6176 Chester Street, Arlington, TN. Services will follow at 11:00am.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Tanis family.
