Funeral services for Kathy Garcia, 53, Lawrence will be 10 a.m. Monday at Southside Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Chris Newton will officiate. Kathy died Sunday, November 9, at the University of Kansas Hospital.
She was born October 22, 1961 in Topeka to Robert J. and Shirley A. Pettite Garcia and was raised by mothers, Vonda Garcia and Joann Garcia.
Kathy grew up in Topeka and attended Topeka Schools. She graduated Highland Park High School in 1979. She worked at many businesses throughout Lawrence, and recently as a homemaker. She attended Wheatland Church of Christ & Southside Church of Christ.
She married Douglas Westbrook, they divorced. She married Michael Garcia on Nov. 3, 1984 in Lawrence, he survives of the home. Other survivors include 2 sons, Robert and Jeff Westbrook, sisters, Kay Rice and Debra Ann Beckham and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Alan Bottom and sister, Susan Garcia.
Kathy will lie in state Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Memorials may be made in her name and sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss, and I realize you have lost a blessing from God. I pray that God will bless continue to bless you in other ways and strengthen you.
Resa Boydston-Gross
Baltimore, MD
Class of 1979
We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the Christmas party’s with you and Kathy. Very sweet lady. Our prayers are with you.
Our hearts break for all of Kathy’s family. She loved you all very dearly!! I wish we could be there as you celebrate Kathy’s life!! She was a lover of all people and everyone she met was very important to her.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
With time, may your memories find a comfortable place.
We have been praying for you all since last Sunday. We pray now for comfort and peace in the name of Jesus.
I am very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. I worked with her at Dillons. She was one of my favorite people there. Always had a smile and a kind word. My prayers are with your family. God bless.
Michael, Jeff & Robert. i am so sorry for Kathy’s passing. I will be praying for your comfort and wonderful memories. Sincerely Ron & Georgia
Michael Robert & Jeff
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy was a wonderful cousin. And I will cherish all the memories I have with her. We will miss her god bless
Michael I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a very good friend and co-worker I loved her like a sister. I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God Bless all of you.
Michael, Robert & Jeff: So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Will be praying for your peace and comfort during this time. God bless, Robin
Jacob, I did not know your grandma, but it is obvious she still lives in many who knew her. Keep memories and the fun times close to your heart!
Praying for your sadness and emptiness to heal soon.
Miss Janet
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy was a very special person and could light up the room, the moment you met her. May God be with all of you, as we know God is with Kathy. Our sympathy for your loss. Love Always…
I’m very sorry for your loss and I pray for all family members during these tragic times and may God watch over you.
Cousin Michael, we are sorry for your loss. May your happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. God bless. Mickie,Gilly Tinoco
We are so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and praying for you.
She was an angel and she always will be. I know she is still by my side now and forever.
She was a beautiful and warm person. We will miss her. God bless you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that all of you will be comforted by Gods word.