Katie Kyker, 58, of Mount Carmel went to be with the Lord early Friday morning (November 6, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee and resided in this area for the past 21 years. Katie was employed with Holston Medical Group as a receptionist at the Meadowview location. Mrs. Kyker was a very active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Judd & Juel Nelson.
Katie Kyker is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Steve Kyker; her daughter, Kayla Herron & husband, Dustin (Fountain City, TN); a son, Travis Kyker (Colorado Springs, CO); her brother, Scott Nelson; an aunt, Maxine Jones; a nephew, Josh Nelson (all of Sweetwater, TN) along with many special friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday (November 8, 2009) at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Randy Presnell & Dr. Walter Crouch officiating. A visitation will follow the service. Music will be provided by the Oak Grove Church Sanctuary Choir & Greg Parker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 311 Cypress Street, Mount Carmel, TN 37645 or to Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 5835, Kingsport, TN 37663.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Kyker family.
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From: Rick Clark
volrick98@gmail.com
Date: 11/17/2009
Steve, I just learned about Katie when Rod called to tell me this morning.
I can't tell you how hard this hit me as I loved this very special lady very much.
My prayers go out to you, Kayla and Travis.
From: sharon wade
todwadsha@charter.net
Date: 11/10/2009
Steve and family, I wil never forget Katie, altho I knew her only briefly she always made me feel special. Both of you touched my life, there have been many comments made, Steve about the way you stood by Katie, and I will never forget how I first met you both when I ran into Katie's room to fix a pump, and you reminded me to wear a mask because she was in reverse isolation. You were sitting there faithfully guarding her. I am sure she would have done the same. I will pray for you, I really enjoyed the committal services. Sharon
From: Laura Puckett
lpuckett@eastman.com
Date: 11/09/2009
Steve, You will be in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Mike Puckett and family.
From: Pamela Murray
pamela_murray70@hotmail.com
Date: 11/09/2009
Steve and family,
I met both of you when you were in our office (David Blankenship). I was extremely saddened to hear of Katie's passing. She was such an inspiration and I was truly blessed by having the opportunity to meet both of you. Katie was such a beautiful and special person and I will always remember her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
From: Vicki McLain
vmclain17@aol.com
Date: 11/09/2009
There's no words that I can say to express how I feel about your loss. Katie was an inspiration to me - God always put Katie on my mind when I was down and out all I had to do was think of Katie and what she was going through and know how strong she was - then my aches and pains were and are nothing. She fought a courageous fight and in the end - she won. She is healed - no more pain, no more suffering, just happiness forever - that is truly hard to imagine but one day we will be able to experience what Katie and our loved ones that have gone before us is experiencing. My prayers and love are with each of you.
In Christian Love,
From: Andrea Buchanan
sagerowan@yahoo.com
Date: 11/09/2009
Katie was an amazing woman who handled everything with grace and that big, beautiful smile. I am blessed to have worked weith her at HMG. I could only hope to be half the woman she was through all she and her family endured. God Bless Steve, Kayla, Dustin and Travis. Remember God sometimes needs extra angels. I know she was one here on earth. I can't wait to see what He has in store for her in Heaven.
From: Hammond Family
charitydawn94@hotmail.com
Date: 11/09/2009
We are so sorry to hear about Katie. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need please let us know. God Bless.
From: Robbie Cassidy
cwabestofthebest@yahoo.com
Date: 11/09/2009
I just wanted to express my deep sorrow to Steve, Kayla, Travis. God be with you all.
From: James and JoAnn Crawford
jsc1724@charter.net
Date: 11/09/2009
Steve I know it has been a hard year for you,Katie and your children.Hope your heart heals from the loss of Katie.Our prayers go out to you and your family.
From: SueFletcher
sfletcher@sctc.org
Date: 11/09/2009
Dear Kyker Family,
I met your sweet wife/mother when i worked @ Food City/Weber City & I ran into her occasionally @ Walmart. She was such a joy to talk to and I'll always remember her beautiful smile. she never seem to let her illness get her down. she seemed like such a trooper. Please know that I am thinking of you all.
Take care and cherish all the wonderful memories you have of her.
From: Don and Jean Wagner
wagner744@charter.net
Date: 11/09/2009
I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to attend and be a part of the celebration service in honor of Katie's life. "Surely the presence of the Lord was in this place". Her memory will live until we meet again. Thank you for your witness.
From: Kelly Meade-KHO
Kelly_T_Meade@wellmont.org
Date: 11/09/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a fighter and an inspiration to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
From: Sue Hamlton
hamiltonfamily1@charter.net
Date: 11/08/2009
I grew up with Katie in Sweetwater and played softball with her until our team just got too old to play. We had so much fun. I often still think of those days! Steve and children, I think your wife and mom was a very special person. Although I haven't seen her in years, I will miss her. She was so much fun to be around. Most people in Sweetwater have not heard of her death. She will be missed by many people.
From: Tammy Brown
tdenise24@yahoo.com
Date: 11/08/2009
Steve,Kayla,Dustin & Travis
Katie will be missed so very much. I am sorry that i wasn't able to be there today. I was out of town. But you all were in my prayers and Katie will live forever in out lives. She touched my life so much and I will miss her ever so dearly. If you all need anything I am here for all of you.
I love you guys
Tammy
As Katie called me
Tamika
From: Alison and Clara Reed
Sgrnspce10@aol.com
Date: 11/08/2009
We used to be neighbors with Katie and the family for years.I grew up with Kayla and Travis. Katie was a wonderful person who would do anything for anyone. She will be truly missed. Steve, Kayla, and Travis you will be in our prayers. God Bless you all.
From: judy bise
bise3838@yahoo.com
Date: 11/08/2009
sorry for your loss. may god bless you and your family at this time.
carlos judy james bise
From: Letha Reed
ucletha@yahoo.com
Date: 11/08/2009
It was a blessing and a honor to have known this wonderful lady. I met her at KHO while she was receiving chemo. She always had a smile and a kind word. I drew her lab specimen, and she never complained. I know that you and your children will miss her terribly, but she has her new body now and there will never be any more pain. She was my hero and I will miss her greatly. Love and Prayers
Letha Reed and family.
From: Terry&Sharon Fugate
sharon1757@yahoo.com
Date: 11/08/2009
Steve,we are praying for you and your children,Kathie what can I say I loved her and we had a Special Bond.We love and will miss her but know she is resting in Jesus arms. She isn't sick anymore! Praise God,but We know she was the Love of your Life and You will be remembered in our Prayers Daily.We Love You, Jesus give you all Peace in this time of need,Terry,Sharon
From: Sheila Russell
BJR22264@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/07/2009
Kayla, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Your Mom has fought such a long and corageous battle. I never got to meet her, but I can only imagine how wonderful she was from knowing you. Bradleigh, Skyler and I love you and Dustin. I only wish we could do something to help you thru this. May God wrap you in his arms and be a comfort for you now. We love you very much.
From: Steve Roach
roachls@yahoo.com
Date: 11/07/2009
I didn't know Katie, but I know her son Travis, and so I know with certainty that she must have been a wonderful woman and will be missed.
From: Maggie Osborne
mgosborne6@hotmail.com
Date: 11/07/2009
To the Kyker Family:
I am honored to have known such a wonderful person as Katie. She had an exuberant personality and always had a smile on her face. I have been blessed to have known Steve, Katie, Travis, and Kayla since Kayla and I went to kindergarten together. Our classes and schedules changed over the years but their love for me has continued on strong. I am proud to know a family with such courage and strength. My family and I are keeping you all in our prayers. I love you all.
From: Terri Long
jalcheer@aol.com
Date: 11/07/2009
It was such an honor to have been friends with Katie.
She will be greatly
missed.
From: Jr & Shelley Wright
swright363@comcast.net
Date: 11/07/2009
Kayla and Dustin made a place in our hearts here in Oak Ridge and Katie's fight was always an inspiration when we asked about her. Kayla, too, has been an inspiration in hearing her talk of her mother, reminding me of what mothers and daughters should be. The hand you held through so much God is surely holding now. We love you guys so very much. In our hearts and prayers.
From: Bryan Nelson
bwillieb@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/07/2009
Steve and family, Katie was one of a kind and a very special cousin. It was always a joy to be with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
LOVE
Bryan
From: Gladys Owens
gladysowens@hotmail.com
Date: 11/07/2009
Steve,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your children. May God comfort you.
From: Cindy and Bo Bellamy
tkgac2003@yahoo.com
Date: 11/07/2009
Steve, Kayla and Travis,
Our hearts go out to you all. Katie was one of the most loving, kind, and generous person we have ever had the pleasure to meet and love. She is now truly an Angel in heaven as she was on this earth. We will miss her greatly and are thinking of you all! We love you, The Bellamys
From: Susie Perry
zackesh@hotmail.com
Date: 11/06/2009
Katie was a very special lady,friend and co-worker. She always had a smile on her face. She never complained. God picked another BEAUTIFUL ROSE for his garden. Katie will be missed by so many. To Kayla, my heart goes out to you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time.
Love in Christ,
Susie
From: Janet & Kenneth McNew
themcnews@charter.net
Date: 11/06/2009
Steve, Kayla & Travis, We love you all and Katie was such an inspiration to us. The moments we have shared with you all are some of the most precious memories and we will cherish them forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Ketron Bailey
baileyk@chartertn.net
Date: 11/06/2009
Steve you can be so proud of Katie she showed just how strong she was,and she will alway be remembered.Ketron
From: ROGER & JAYNIE CONNELL
JRCONN@EMBARQMAIL.COM
Date: 11/06/2009
BE LIFE LONG OR SHORT, ITS COMPLETENESS DEPENDS ON WHAT IT WAS LIVED FOR. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND JOY IN PRECIOUS MEMORIES. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
From: Melissa Babb
melbabb4@yahoo.com
Date: 11/06/2009
So sorry for your loss. I have had the great pleasure to work with Katie and feel she is a true inspiration to all of us. She never gave up hope and was a true fighter. She will be truly missed by all of us and her smiling face will never be forgotten.
From: Tammy Baker
crabbypatty911@yahoo.com
Date: 11/06/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. amongst Katie's termoil over the years she was sick she always had a smile on her face....she is a beautiful lady inside and out!!!!!!!!! She touched my heart many times just as she did others. sincere condolances to you Steve and the kids ....you all should be proud!!!!!!! love, Tammy Baker
From: Yolanda Clark
momof3clark@yahoo.com
Date: 11/06/2009
I will greatly miss Katie; her smile and her "Can Do" attitude!
What an amazing woman! I'm blessed to have known her and even more blessed that God allowed me to count her as a friend. I take comfort know that I/we will see Katie again; and right now she is singing a song that not even the Angels in heaven can sing. "What a day it will be when My Jesus I shall see, the One who saved me by His grace!" Go rest high on that mountain Katie!! See you soon!
From: Larry and Connie Otts
connieotts@cableone.net
Date: 11/06/2009
Our daugher, Lisa Mullins, has keep us up to date on Katie and we have continued to remember her and the family in our prayers. We rejoice for Katie now as she is free, but we feel your sorrow as you suffer the loss of your mate. Our prayers are with you and your family. May the grace of God be with you at this difficult time.
From: Susan Lovelace
suse75@charter.net
Date: 11/06/2009
I work on the 3rd floor at Meadowview & loved Katie. She always had a smile on her face & kind words for everyone. She was truly a blessing.
From: Amy Harless
myharless@yahoo.com
Date: 11/06/2009
Steve,Kayla&Dustin,
Katie will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was such a loving person. We are all blessed to have known and worked with such a strong and inspiring lady who will live in our hearts forever. She touched so many lives while here on earth. My prayers are with you all.
I love you guys and will miss her.
From: Chris Ingle
chrisinglemusic@yahoo.com
Date: 11/06/2009
We've known this family forseveral years. What strong, loving people they are. I can remember hearing Steve talk about how supportive she was in helping him persue his bodybuilding dreams. He always bragged about how much of a solid "rock" she was for him. Over the last few years, we have gotten to know Kayla as well. What a wonderful person she is. No doubt she was raised correctly by her parents. Amy and I truly wish you all the best. Your mother was a true, one of a kind type of person. God bless you all and you will remain in our prayers.
From: Virginia Winstead
winsteadv@hck12.net
Date: 11/06/2009
Steve and kids
What a strong and loving testimony Katie has left for all of us to relish her memory. We love you guys The Winsteads
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