Kathy Mae Maynard, age 54 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at her residence.
Kathy was born June 1, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Kenneth Ray and Zelma Luella (Darggtz) Maynard. She attended Bellevue High School, graduating in 1981. Kathy owned and operated Kathy's Kitchen in Hastings and cooked at many other restaurants as well. She was married to James Bower for sixteen years.
Kathy loved to cook, and also enjoyed being outdoors, doing yard work, fishing, and camping. Kathy especially loved spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Zelma Maynard. Kathy is survived by her son, Dennis (Sara) Maynard, grandchildren: Siddalee Marie Brownell-Maynard, Seth Brownell, Thomas Jay Dixon, and Kayla Marie Dixon, brothers, Frank (April) Maynard, Steve (Charlotte) Maynard, Kevin (Sherri) Maynard, Terry Sanford, sister, Karen Foster and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life at Kathy's home on September 9, 2017, 1397 Barber Rd., Hastings, MI at 4:00 pm. Food will be served.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover expenses for the celebration of life gathering.