Kathy A Biggs

Lafayette - Mom, Wife, Sister, Friend, Smile and Hug Giver

Kathy changed her address to Heaven after an unexpected, very fast moving illness on October 17th, 2023.

Kathy entered this world on March 13th, 1963. Her parents, Larry and Leah (Hughes) Holdcraft, brought her home to meet her big brother Kirk.

Growing up, Kathy was a cheerleader, played basketball and volleyball. She was class president a couple times and on the student council. She played in the band and participated in a two spring plays. Kathy graduated from West Central High School in 1981.

Kathy met and married James Wilkerson on Halloween Day 1981. She was a beautiful bride with a hand beaded hat and dress. The following year she gave birth to their daughter, Candice and 3 years later came their son, James. In 2006 James and Kathy parted ways.

When her kids were young, Kathy was still active in sports. She was a high school volleyball referee and coached high school JV basketball at Rensselaer. She ran her kids to every sports practice and game they were in, and never missed a game. Kathy also worked for CDC for several years.

After her kids were graduated and had moved on, she got her start a IU Health Arnett Hospital. She worked right up to her passing, a total of 18 years. Kathy met many new friends working there that made her happy.

Kathy worked the floor for the Purdue Women's Volleyball games and she worked the clock at the Purdue Women's basketball games. She had a blast doing that for over 20 years. In 2019, Kathy was made an honorary Reamer member. That was one of the best days of her life!

Eventually, Kathy found love and companionship again, when meeting back up with an old family friend. She married Jesse Biggs on May 18th, 2019 in a simple yet beautiful, outside ceremony. Again, she was a beautiful bride in a simple purple dress. Many of their friends and family were there to celebrate the day with them.

Kathy is described as: caring, generous, loving, nurturing, strong, welcoming, having an infectious smile, and giving by her friends and family.

Kathy's dad, Larry, changed his address to Heaven in 1998, and was waiting for her at the gate with a camera in his hand.

Left behind to navigate life with out her is: (Husband) Jesse, (Kids) James, Candice and Chad, (Dog Kid) Bella, (Bonus Kids) Pat and Melissa, (Mom and Bonus Dad) Leah and Bob, (Brother) Kirk, (Nephews) Kyle and Andy, (Grandson) Remington, (Bonus Grandkids) Alexis, Thomas, Jaxson, Skylar and Dakota, (Grand Dogs) Loki, Flash and Tyr, AND MANY LOVED FRIENDS!

There will be a Celebration of Life Party on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. Instead of flowers, make a food donation in her name at your local food bank, buy a toy for a kid in need this Christmas, or just pass on a happy smile. She would want to make sure you hug your friends and family and tell them you love them every chance you get.