d. October 19, 2019
Katlyn Rae Stevenson, “Kat”, 25, passed away October 19, 2019 after a five-year fight with a rare and aggressive cancer known as adrenal carcinoma.
Katlyn was a 2013 graduate of Westfield High School and attended Lourdes University in Ohio. She was a cheerleader through high school and into college. Katlyn continued her love and passion for cheer by fulfilling her dream job as the WHS Head Cheerleading Coach. Katlyn was also a coach at Interactive Academy, ICE All-Stars, and worked part-time at Pure Barre in Carmel.
Katlyn was a natural born cheerleader, coach, mentor and encourager. She never met a stranger and you immediately feel in love with her. You couldn’t help yourself, with her infectious smile, compassion, humor and sass with and for everyone. In each encounter she demonstrated how to battle fiercely with grace and how to experience authentic joy in the midst of struggles; how to be courageous and kind and how to have faith in the uncertainty of a horrible disease. Katlyn had a deep love for the Lord and a peace knowing she would be in the arms of Jesus.
Katlyn is survived by her mom, Carol L. Stevenson, Westfield. Carol and Katlyn had a relationship like no other mother and daughter. Also, surviving are maternal grandparents, Steven and Carolyn Stevenson, Westfield; aunt, Alle (Nick) Barrett, Westfield; uncle, John (Sara) Stevenson, Sheridan; nieces and nephews, Taylor Easterbrook, Bart and Sophie Barrett, and Sara and Michael Stevenson; great-great aunt, Lois; and extended family.
Katlyn was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Allene Blackwell; paternal great-grandparents, John and Rosemary Stevenson; and aunt, Dawn M. Easterbrook. She also leaves behind a community where no one was untouched in some way by her unselfish and quiet soul.
Katlyn’s family is grateful for the exceptional care she received at the St. Vincent Cancer Center and St. Vincent Hospice Center; their unconditional love, compassion and care for Katlyn went above and beyond.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 2 to 4 and from 5 to 8 on Wednesday, October 23 at Grace Church, 5504 146th St., Noblesville. A service celebrating Katlyn’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 24 at Grace, with a private burial to follow later that day.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice in Katlyn’s name to St. Vincent Foundation, Attention: St. Vincent Hospice, 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46260; or at give.stvincent.org.
Contributions may also be made to a scholarship in Katlyn’s name by the Westfield Athletic Booster Club. Please make checks payable to WABC and mail to 18250 N. Union St., Westfield, IN 46074. Please list “Coach Kat” in the memo section.
Arrangements
Calling: 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 23
Celebration of Life: 11 a.m., Oct. 24
Location: Grace Church, Noblesville
Condolences: randallroberts.com