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Kathy Risley Obituary
Kokomo - 66, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on June 20, 2020 at Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel, IN from breast cancer that metastasized to her liver. She was born on October 5, 1953 in Princeton, IN, grew up in Marietta, GA and Indianapolis, and graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis in 1972. She was the oldest child of Dr. H T Risley, D.D.S. (1924-2018) and Georgia Ann (Ford) Risley (1925-1977), both of whom preceded her in death.
She was a dental assistant for 30 years in Kokomo (1974-2004), first for her father until he retired in 1982 and then for two other dentists until she retired in 2004. Then in 2005, she went to work at various Webb's Hallmark shops in Kokomo until she retired for good in 2019.
She was a loving sister and aunt, and is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Kerry Ford and Tina (Wash) Risley; a sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly Jean (Risley) Lakin and Michael Lakin; and a nephew, Matthew Lance Lakin.
A private service will be held on a later date.
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Tresa Schultz
July 28, 2020
My deepest condolences. We are related on the Risley side of the family tree (cousins). And last fall met up for the 1st time, at a fall cookout. You know how you meet someone and you just know they are a genuinely caring and loving person. That's Kathy! She will be missed. But because of her, she made this world a little better. See ya in the heavens!
Kathy Ann Risley 2008
Kim Lakin
July 14, 2020
Kathy Ann Risley, Senior Picture 1971 (Class of '72)
Kim Lakin
July 14, 2020
Quartnie Rose Sparks
July 5, 2020
Kathy was one of the most wonderful people Ive been fortunate to know. I enjoyed working with her at Webbs Hallmark for the better part of a decade. Kathy knew my family and my kids loved her. She is the kind of person that would clip our magazine ads and articles because she thought youd enjoy its content. She collected coins, cat-related items, and loved NASCAR. She was intelligent and kind; conversation with her was never empty words. She was loved and will be missed so much.
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Linda Ritchie
June 29, 2020
To family, I was sad to hear my friend Kathy had passed. Had hoped she had overcome her cancer. We worked together in orthodontic office for many years. Visited with her at Webbs Hallmark over the years. I worked at Dr Brants office where her dad worked years ago also. She loved her cats. I pray that you have peace and comfort that she is not suffering any more.
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