She was born September 8, 1955 in Chattanooga to the late Charles & Imogene Kornas.
She was a woman of very strong faith and her greatest passion was her marriage to the love of her life and best friend, Larry. Kathy was a wonderful, devoted, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Kathy loved animals and founded a successful business with her friend Jan Womack. Kathy was happiest in her garden, traveling with her husband, or surrounded by her family and pets.
Her sister Shirley “Stakely” Siebert (brother-in-law, Jim Stakely), sister-in-law, Lynn Sims, and mother-and-father-in-law, Mary Lee & Hobert Bernard Sims preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry Sims; children, Jason (Kristen) Sims and Justin (Jenn) Sims; sister, Debbie (Doug) Goode; brother Mike (Melody) Kornas; grandchildren, Harper Kate, Jack, Lena, Emma Lynn, Bryce and Jace; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 16, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Patrick officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kathy’s memory to McKamey Animal Shelter (4500 N. Access Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37415 www.McKameyAnimalCenter.org.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
