Kathy Ann Holder of Kennett, Missouri was born on January 7, 1958, in Hayti, Missouri. She passed away on October 25, 2022, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was 64 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Arthur Holder and Viola Thacker, 2 brothers: Randall and Clinton Holder, one sister: Rhonda Holder, and one grandson: Cecil Eli Johnson Jr.

Kathy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed listening to Rock & Roll music and having BBQ's. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially around the holidays. Fourth of July and Christmas were her two favorite holidays.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

3 Children: Lexi Johnson of Kennett, MO.

Eli (Courtney) Johnson of Greenway, AR.

Anna (Ricky) Flippo of Kennett, MO.

5 Grandchildren: Alora Grace (Woody) Hall of Kennett, MO.

Austin (Bre) McCaig of Kennett, MO.

Briar, John Carl, and Autumn Johnson of Greenway, AR.

4 Siblings: Susan (Rick) Brandon, Rebecca Littrell, Glenda (Keith) Reeves all of Caruthersville, MO. and Melinda Thacker of Kennett, MO.

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held October 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti with Pastor Chad Howard officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery in Caruthersville, MO. Pallbearers were Austin McCaig, Ricky Flippo, Seth Littrell, Eli Johnson, Josh Johnson, and Charles Reeves.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of arrangements.