Katherine Yvonne Bennett
September 13, 1962 ~ August 6, 2025
Katherine Yvonne Bennett, 62, of Columbus, died at 4:54 p.m. on August 06, 2025 at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana surrounded by family and friends. Katherine was born on September 13, 1962, the daughter of Charles and Willowdale (Finley) Bennett.
Katherine had an outspoken personality and a knack for living life her way. She loved casting a line on a quiet afternoon, strolling along trails, and making memories with her grandchildren and family. Country music was always playing somewhere nearby; she was kind, compassionate, and truly a people person. Katherine never met a stranger. Katherine’s big heart and spirit will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Baldwin officiating. Calling will be from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Survivors include life partner, Kenny Boling; son, Kyle Allison of Columbus; daughter, Willowdale Bennett of Madison; brothers, Homer Bennett and Melvin (Mary) Bennett of Columbus; sisters, Mary (Kevin Patton) Hedden of Medora; grandchildren, Yazmen Young, Tyreanna Bennett, and Isabella Allison; great-grandchildren, Zaelon and Avianna, many nieces and nephews; and beloved dog Chunky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Willowdale Bennett; brother, Paul Bennett; sisters, Sandy Heitz, Evelyn Bennett, June Bennett, and a baby sister.
Those wishing may make donations through the funeral home to Kenny Boling to help fund Katherine’s headstone, and other final expenses.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to view video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family at www.jewellrittman.com
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Oh, there’s a million things I could say. My nanny was the best there was. She was kind, caring, & loving. She always welcomed everyone with open arms. She pretty much adopted the whole neighborhood lol. She had the softest soul & would help anyone and everyone she could. You’re gone but never forgotten. I love you more than anything nanny. I know you’re watching over me and the babies. Until we meet again.
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The first time I met her, man…I was about 20 give or take, she was having some car troubles and me being me I offered my help, got her started up n she told me to wait on her porch while she ran an errand really fast. So I did lol, she invited me to eat dinner with her and said “I don’t have anything to offer but some fire biscuits and gravy” and she was not wrong haha
it was delicious.
I will cherish that memory for years to come.
She was a genuine person and will be greatly missed.
I hope all who loved her find peace in these hard times.
until we meet again, Aunt Kat.
I’ve known Kathy for over 20 years. She was a very direct no nonsense sweet woman. Shared many laughs and good talks. She will be missed. RIH
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We will miss her so much. I know I missed seeing her at Lonis. Sending our love to the family. She was so funny with the looks she gave us.