Kathy Lea Elizabeth Liedtke

Kathy Lea Elizabeth Liedtke obituary, Amarillo, TX

Kathy Lea Elizabeth Liedtke

Kathy Lea Liedtke Obituary

Visit the Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors - Amarillo website to view the full obituary.

Kathy Lea Elizabeth Liedtke, 61, of Lake Tanglewood, TX passed away February 25, 2025.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 Friday, February 28, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Interment will be in Miami Cemetery, 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Lake Tanglewood Church. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Kathy was born June 30, 1963 in Pampa, TX to Garrett Monroe Helton and Dixie Hines. She married Douglas Earl Liedtke on May 30, 1998 in Lake Tanglewood.

Kathy directed and owned Childcare facilities in Amarillo for over 30 years. Her childcares include, Babies ETC., Kids ETC., and Just for Kids. She retired from those and joined Doug at his business, J & E Wholesale Florist, where she cared for the plants. One of her passions. The passion she loved most was being Nanah to her wonderful grandkids.

She is survived by her husband Doug Liedtke of the home; children, Kassie Garrison and husband Keath of Amarillo, TX, Tyson Liedtke of Sweetwater, TX, and Tanner Lemons of Amarillo, TX; siblings, Charisse Topper of Amarillo, TX and Garrett Helton and wife Kristy, of Guymon, OK; and grandchildren, Haela (Omar), Karrah, Maycie, KyleeJo, Kloie, and Drake.



Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors - Amarillo

2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

How to support Kathy Lea's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Kathy Lea Liedtke's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more