Kathleen Marie Stoabs was born November 3, 1962 in El Cajon, California, daughter of Gene and Etta Louise (Hayes) Stoabs.  In 1974, her family moved to Byron, Oklahoma, and later they moved to Anthony, Kansas.

In 1980, Kathy married Jim Lyon and this union was blessed with one daughter, Kristin.  She later joined life with Byron Little Coyote and they were blessed with Allison and Eric.

In 1989, Kathy graduated nursing and spent the next 25 years dedicating her life to nursing.  She went above and beyond for her patients and their families.  She worked with the elderly until her hands would no longer let her.  After leaving the nursing home setting, she helped a few people with private home care.

Kathy had a passion for music, especially rock.  The 60's and 70's were her thing and she loved riding around listening to music as load as she could for as long as she could.  She raised her kids singing and dancing, encouraging them throughout their lives to appreciate music.

Kathy's greatest love was her family, especially her grandkids, who she loved like no other, sharing a special bond with each one.  They all grew up listening to rock and roll and dancing with her.  Her grandkids knew music no other kids their age knew.  No one wants to admit it but Carter was her favorite.

Kathy was a true hippie at heart, finding peace in trees, flowers, and the wind.  She embraced going to the lake, rolling the window down, closing her eyes, and breathing in all the beauty.  She loved dogs and would often go to a shelter to rescue dogs no one else wanted.  Mercedes was her three-legged labradoodle that meant the world to her.

Her sense of humor and smart-aleck comments were always enjoyed by everyone around her.  She loved to talk for hours on end on nothing, but it was known not to get her started on politics.  She was very headstrong and told you how it was.  She was the best to laugh and cry with.

On February 13, 2025, Kathy passed away far to soon at the age of 62.  She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Stoabs; her mother and step-father, Etta and Dale Cox; and one brother, Bill Channell.

Kathy will be deeply missed by her children, Kristin (Brad) Dory, Allison Little Coyote (Reginaldo Lucas), and Eric Little Coyote; 8 grandchildren:  Hunter Cowherd, Laken Cowherd, Ella Cowherd, Brayden Dory, Oakley Duvall, Summer Deffenbaugh, Briley Deffenbaugh-Little Coyote, Carter Deffenbaugh, and Andrew (Alexis) Dory; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mark Stoabs, Michael Stoabs, and Jeff Stoabs; her fur baby, Mercedes; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. February 24, 2025 at the Revolution Fellowship Church with Pastor Kent Olds officiating.

Memorials in memory of Kathy may be made to Revolution Fellowship or the Anthony Community Care Center and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.