ASHLAND - Kathleen "Kathy" Ray (Patrick) Warkentin, 50, passed away July 15, 2021 in Ashland, KS.

She was born on December 12, 1970 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Kyle Patrick and Delores (Kreie) Bernash. She was raised in Dodge City, Kansas and had been a long-time resident of Ashland, Kansas.  She was a graduate of Dodge City High School and Dodge City Community College. Over the years, Kathy served her community as a waitress and nurse aide. She also performed various odd jobs for those in the community who needed help.

Kathy had a kind heart, helping anyone she could. She was an animal lover. She enjoyed the outdoors with a cold Coors Light while being with friends and family. She liked the open road and country music. Over all she loved her family, taking special attention to her daughters and grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by her mother, Delores Bernash of Ashland, KS; her 4 children, Cori Vigil and husband Clay of Dodge City, KS; Courtney Longfellow and husband Cayden of Minneola, KS; Corrissa Osborn of Ashland, KS and Raylee Johnson of the home. She is also survived by her siblings Harry Hixon of Dodge City, KS; Tony Hixon and wife Chelle of Dodge City, KS; Tina Gerritzen of Dodge City, KS; Randy Hixon and wife Penny of Hutchinson, KS; Joel Wood and wife Brenda of Spearville, KS and Richard Hixon and wife Melody of Ensign, KS; 6 grandchildren Jaxson, Paisley, Hadleigh and Kynslee Vigil of Dodge City, KS; Jessica Harshbarger of Minneola, KS and Breckyn Osborn of Ashland, KS and many cousins, along with multiple nieces and nephews.

Kathy is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; father, Kyle Patrick; step-father, Clayton Bernash; multiple aunts and uncles; and two nephews, Richard Hixon Jr., and Ryan Hixon.

Memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Ashland, Kansas with Pastor Joshua Fitzwater officiating. There will be no public visitation, as cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials be made in the name of Cori Vigil for Raylee Johnson in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.