Photo courtesy of Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park
Avon Park, Florida
Apr 28, 1952 – Aug 24, 2025
Kathy Mae Jarvis, 73, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away August 24, 2025, at
her home following a brave battle against cancer.
She was born April 28, 1952, in Coffee County, Alabama, to Robert Smith and
Thelma Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers:
Grady Smith, Loui C. Smith, Roy Smith, Charles Smith, Billy Ray Smith, and
Donald Smith.
Survivors include her husband: Robert Milton Jarvis; sister: Bonnie Faye Gray;
children: Tammy (Sam) Mannino, Kristina Sharpe, Sean Sharpe, Katherine
(Shelly) Wright, Robert Trevor Jarvis, Kelly Harris, and Kristin Cantrell; fourteen
grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Kathy will take place Saturday, August 30, 11:00 am, at
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park, with visitation from 10:00 am
until the beginning of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is grateful for
donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at komen.org.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
Avon Park, Florida
Online condolences may be left a
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
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Kathy was the true description of a Southern Lady. Worked with her for many years. A sweet kind caring person. Rest in Peace. My condolences to the family.
Joan Bethea
September 02, 2025 | Sebring, FL | Friend
The last time I saw you we were both at Moffitt.. I'm So sorry I haven't been in touch with since. I still remember our school days together. We will miss you sweet friend. Love you Sylvia Martin Hill
Sylvia Martin Hill
August 28, 2025 | Avon Park, FL | Classmate
Kathy was a light in so many lives. She never met a stranger, she was so sweet and caring. She loved life, people and will be missed.
Cathy Anderson
August 27, 2025 | Avon Park, FL | Friend
We will so miss our sweet aunt Cathy god bless her family.
August 26, 2025
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Robbie(Cindy and David Smith
August 26, 2025 | Avonpark, FL | Family