Kathy Kansier died on February 20, 2022.
I first met Kathy in 1999, when I took the appraisers test for the American Quilters Society in Paducah, KY. (I passed, by the way.) We were both staying at Barbara Smith's house -- I knew Barbara from working together at Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, and she was kind enough to put Kathy up, too.
We became friends then, bonded by our mutual love of textiles, especially quilts...and our faith in Christ. She became an AQS appraiser, as well, and we often bumped into each other at conferences and events over the coming years.
She was a wizard teacher -- extremely thorough. Her handouts were so comprehensive that I kept them for reference. She was a very good appraiser. But her Facebook friends knew her best as a kind source of compassion and encouragement.
Kathy Ann Kansier, 71, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord and rejoined her husband in Heaven on Sunday, February 20, 2022. As you all knew, she had many ongoing health concerns. We take peace knowing that she is no longer in pain and can run the streets of Heaven without any assistance from a walker. If she falls down, it will be the Lord himself who will lift her up. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She touched so many lives here on earth, and her legacy will live on for many generations to come. She was a very talented quilter and traveled all over the world sharing her expertise with countless people. She spent five years as a missionary in Mexico with her husband David and three of her children. She was wonderful at composing eloquent messages on Facebook which uplifted many people’s spirits. She will then be cremated. Her cremains will be scattered together with her beloved husband, David’s in several of their favorite places here in Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, please share your memories on her online obituary tribute. We would love to hear how she touched each of your lives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Kansier; her parents, Byron and Edna Jones; and brother, Keith Jones.
Kathy is survived by her children, Perry Kansier (Dawn), Jerry Kansier (Lynette), Joshua Yumibe (Juliet), Chad Kansier (Kimberly), Chasidi Kansier, Sarah Martinez, Matthew Kansier (Anna Marie); 22 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Jones (Barbara), Scott Jones (Susie); sisters-in-law, Sue Jones and Betty Schroeder; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended loving family members and friends.
She will have a private viewing in Seymour, Tennessee for immediate family only per her wishes. Arrangements are in the care of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.
Kathy joined her beloved husband David, who preceded her in death six months ago.
Now you can rest, sweet friend...and stitch up some new quilts for your heavenly home.
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