Kathy was born in Highland Park, Illinois, and lived in Deerfield, Illinois up until attending Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is where she met Greg and married on March 14th, 1992. She and Greg lived in Coon Rapids, Minnesota where they welcomed their son, Cody, in 2005, and shortly thereafter, Kathy became known as a 'hockey mom' and Cody's #1 fan.
Kathy worked for Green Valley Greenhouse in Ramsey, MN for over 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, painting, and beautifying the details of any project she engaged in. Kathy shared many wonderful qualities with everyone who was blessed to have known her; Gifts was her love language but she was strong in all - words of encouragement, quality of time, acts of service, and the gift of her hugs... she was a great hugger!
While Kathy went home to be with Jesus all too soon, it was evident from the age of 7 when she accepted Jesus as her personal Savior that she lived her life to faithfully serve Him. She faced the challenges of cancer with courage and confidence knowing God's Will for her life would be made complete. Kathy, we know you were welcomed into Heaven hearing 'Well done thou good and faithful servant!'
She is preceded in passing by her father, Kenneth Nilsen.
Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Gregory Adams; son, Cody; mother, LaVonne Nilsen; brother, Keith (Dawn) Nilsen; sister, Karen (John) Howe; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Evelyn Adams; sisters-in-law, Annette (Derek) Roth, Julie (Steve) Bowman; nephews, Ben (Jess), Andrew (Stefany), JT, Jeremy, Andy (Erin), Jordan (Faith), Scott, Jeff (Kalee), Jack (Alison), Sam; nieces, Jessica (Nick) and Jennifer; great-nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends.
Join us to celebrate Kathy's life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Visitation at 12 pm with service at 2 pm.
