Kathy S. Lenhart
January 23, 1951 ~ April 29, 2023
Kathy S. Lenhart, 72, died Friday, April 28, 2023.
She was born in Winfield, KS on January 23, 1951, to Robert and Bernice Dewitt. Her family moved to Wichita when she was four. She was a graduate of Wichita West High School and attended Pratt Junior College and Wichita State University as a journalism major. She met and married Don Lenhart in 1972. They lived in Goddard, Kathy worked at the Eagle Beacon writing obituaries and then became a stay-at-home mother to Emiley, Anna and Jacob Lenhart. The family lived in Goddard and had the Liva Vista Care and Retirement home. They moved to Abilene, KS in 1980 and to Wichita in 1988. Kathy was an active spouse, parent, school room mom, Sunday school teacher, 4-H leader and community member.
Kathy had a passion for helping people. She volunteered to work with Victory in the Valley, Bible Study Fellowship, and never missed a moment to pray with somebody who needed it. She never met a stranger and had a heart for her family and anyone in need. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a published author who wrote articles, short stories, poems, and bible programs and studies.
She is survived by her husband, Don Lenhart; children, Emiley (David) Chapman, Anna Lenhart (Gordon) Murray, and Jacob (Dani) Lenhart; grandchildren, Madelyn Chapman, Drew (Kara Sinkankas), Ashlynn, Jedone (Judencie), Jackson, Jamexo (Naomi), and Zola Lenhart and McKenzie, Raegan, and Tucker Keith (Chloe Hannon); and siblings Debbie (Alan) Conrady and Robert (Diana) DeWitt Jr.
Visitation, Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. The funeral service will be Saturday May 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverlawn Christian Church 4243 N. Meridian Ave. Wichita, KS 67204. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery 6231 W 47th St. South, Wichita, KS 67215.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be given to missionaries that Kathy supported for many years. Brethren in Christ U.S., Estol Bathurst, 431 Grantham Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-5812 or Center for Mission Mobilization, Marci Hayden (704), P. O, Box 3556, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
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Kathy was such an inspiration to me. I am going to miss her very much. No matter the pain, she prayed with me and had a smile for everything. Love you Kathy
I got to know Don and Kathy back in 1999 when I started attending West Side Christian. Throughout the years, Kathy went through a long battle with MS but she cared about others including my mother during her illness and death. Her passion for others despite all she was dealing with is something I will always remember.
What can I say about this amazing woman! She never let her battle with MS keep her from enjoying life with family and friends. She loved deeply and shared her faith in Jesus with all she met and knew! Rest easy while walking on those golden streets Kathy!!
My friend and sister in Christ, what a journey you have had. Never giving up your faith and hope through the storms of life. Your love and light were always available to so many. I will remember you every time that song “Let me tell you about my Jesus” comes on because you discipled and prayed for many. Prayers for the Lenhart family for comfort and peace, she sure loved ya…..
I remember Kathy as a Proverbs 31 woman. We attended Westside Christian Church in Wichita during the late 1980’s. It was so fun to run into my classmate from Goddard, Don, and to realize he had married such a kind, loving person as Kathy.
I also remember a small wooden spool necklace that Kathy gave me as a present. It was one of her family heirlooms from the past. It was a treasure and it was fun to have someone who loved those vintage items like me.
I rejoice that she is now completely whole with her Lord and Savior!
our love and prayers to the family,
Karen and Paul Holliday