September 21st, 1951 to December 2nd, 2024

Kathy Ann Grider was called home to be with Jesus from the comfort of her home after battling a long illness.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Kenneth D. Grider of Maroa,Son, Michael Auton (Kimberly) of Decatur, step-daughter, Cassandra Keyes (Dayton) of Elkhart. Mother, Diamond Dayhuff, of Decatur, Sisters, Karen Harlin of Walnut Creek, CA. Vicki Manship (Jay) of Mt. Zion.

Grandchildren, Jinny Parker (Colin), Brandon Hilton, Christopher Hilton, William, Preston and Karisma Keyes. 4 Great Grandchildren, Charlie, Ella, Rylie and Madden, who she loved with her whole heart.

Simple pleasures brought her so much joy, including a ride on the Harley, her love of birds, her kitty cats, her plants and gardening, and of course her chickens. But most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family with lots of fun and laughs.

She was preceeded in death by her father, William Skowronski, her step-dad Edgar Dayhuff, sister, Nancy, and brother Bill.

A special thank you to Traditions Hospice & Pallative Care for all of their care.

A celebration of life for Kathy will be held at a later date.