Surviving is her longtime partner, Terry McGowan; children, Kerri Altis (Larry), Kristi Gilliam and Cameron Miller; grandchildren, Isabella, Miranda, and Darrell Altis, Rowan and Ryleigh Rose Beck; sisters, Jo Anna Harris, and Chris Bernard; and numerous nieces and nephews including Nikki McGowan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. A private celebration of Kat’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Road Chapel. (540) 3660707. NG