Kathy Aultman Richard, age 71, of Selmer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 2, 1953, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she was the cherished daughter of the late Harold and Roma Lee Aultman.
Kathy had a kind, adventurous spirit and a deep love for life. She shared 33 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, David Richard, whom she wed on March 28, 1991. Together, they built a life full of love, joy, and laughter. Kathy was a longtime member of Eastview Baptist Church, where her faith and love for her community were an integral part of her life.
Kathy’s passion for traveling took her to many beautiful places, where she created memories that she cherished dearly. A devoted animal lover, she had a special place in her heart for pets, who brought her endless joy and companionship. She also found great enjoyment in staying active through aerobics and had a knack for keeping her mind sharp with games like solitaire and Candy Crush. Some of her favorite moments were spent watching her favorite TV shows—*Seinfeld*, *Wheel of Fortune*, and *The Voice*, everyone knew not to interrupt when her shows were on!
She is survived by her loving husband, David Richard of Selmer, TN; two sons, Donnie Coln and wife Debbie of Collierville, TN and Brandon Coln and wife Fernanda of Mesa, AZ; two step-daughters, Amy Croegaert and husband Darrin of Lakeland, TN and April Dunyak and husband Mike of Panama City, FL; nine grandchildren: Bradley Coln, Cody McMeans and wife Holly, Alec Croegaert and wife Ella, Drew Croegaert and wife Kelsey, Ella Croegaert, Sam Dunyak and wife Amelia, Ben Dunyak, Eli Dunyak, and Noah Dunyak; two great-grandchildren, Wells Croegaert and Sailor McMeans; a sister, Vicky McLemore and husband Phil of Rienzi, MS; a brother, Gary Aultman and wife Pam of Corinth, MS; two nephews, Clint Aultman and wife Andrea and Cameron Aultman and wife Morgan; and a niece, Zoe Trollinger.
In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Henry Levi and Eliza Jane Lee; paternal grandparents, Herbert and Ida Mae Aultman; stepmother, Doris Aultman; and sister-in-law, Katie Aultman.
Kathy will be remembered for her warm heart, adventurous spirit, and the love she gave so freely to her family and friends. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org, Best Friends Animal Society at www.bestfriends.org, or an Animal Rescue charity of the donor’s choice.
