She was born September 7, 1948 in Peoria to Raymond Howard and Thelma Estelle (Quigley) King. Her parents and one niece, Penney Howard, preceded her in death.
Surviving are one sister, Elaine Howard of Pekin; one brother, Scott (Starr) King of Pekin; one niece, Keri (Jesse) Cleaver of Peoria; and two nephews, Jamie King and Aaron King, both of Pekin.
She was a 1966 graduate of Pekin Community High School.
Kathy worked as a cashier at the Pekin Walmart for several years. Previously, she was a beautician in Peoria.
She was a member of Emmanuel Community Church in Pekin.
Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2013 at Emmanuel Community Church, 1100 Hamilton Street in Pekin. Cremation will be accorded.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 4722 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614 or Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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