Obituaries

March 13, 1963 to October 17, 2023

LAFAYETTE – Kathy A. Biggs, Lafayette, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, after an unexpected, very fast moving illness.

She was born March 13, 1963, the daughter of Larry and Leah (Hughes) Holdcraft. She was a 1981 graduate of West Central High School in Francesville where she was a cheerleader, played basketball and volleyball. She was class president a couple times and on the student council. She played in the band and participated in a two spring plays. She met and married James Wilkerson on Halloween Day 1981. The couple parted ways in 2006. She later married Jesse Biggs on May 18th, 2019. He survives.

Kathy Biggs

She is also survived by children James, Candice and Chad; (Dog Kid) Bella, (Bonus Kids) Pat and Melissa, (Mom and Bonus Dad) Leah and Bob, (Brother) Kirk, (Nephews) Kyle and Andy, (Grandson) Remington, (Bonus Grandkids) Alexis, Thomas, Jaxson, Skylar and Dakota, (Grand Dogs) Loki, Flash and Tyr, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father.

When her children were young, Kathy was still active in sports. She was a high school volleyball referee and coached high school JV basketball at Rensselaer. She ran her kids to every sports practice and game they were in, and never missed a game. She also worked for CDC for several years. After her children graduated and moved on, she got her start a IU Health Arnett Hospital. She worked right up to her passing, a total of 18 years. She met many new friends working there who made her happy. Kathy worked the floor for the Purdue Women's Volleyball games and she worked the clock at the Purdue Women's basketball games. She had a blast doing that for over 20 years. In 2019, she was made an honorary Reamer member. That was one of the best days of her life. She was described as caring, generous, loving, nurturing, strong, welcoming, having an infectious smile, and giving by her friends and family.

There will be a celebration of life party at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, at Meadow Springs, 8631 S U.S. 421, Francesville.

Instead of flowers, make a food donation in her name at a local food bank, buy a toy for a kid in need this Christmas, or just pass on a happy smile. She would want to make sure you hug your friends and family and tell them you love them every chance you get.