of Marion, AR

June 4, 1991 - July 5, 2024

Kathryn (Katy) Lynn Oswalt Boone went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2024. She was 33 years old. She was born to her parents, Robert Lynn Oswalt and Dianne Oswalt Fynmore, on June 4, 1991. To know Katy was to love her. Her infectious laugh and smile were guaranteed to brighten your day.

Katy was born and raised in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and very active in their youth program. She enjoyed sports and was a cheerleader at West Jr. High School. She also played soccer and volleyball at West Memphis High School. She graduated from West Memphis High School in 2009. She later attended the University of Memphis where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Childhood Development.

Katy had a love for teaching and for her students. She was a mentor teacher, grade level chair, and served on the guiding coalition team. Always finding ways to help her students, she transitioned to a dyslexia therapist for the West Memphis School District.

Katy married the love of her life, Taylor Boone, in October of 2015. Adding to her blessings and joys of life, they later became parents to their son, Emmett. Being a mother to her son became Katy's greatest role in life. She loved him more than words can describe.

Katy is preceded in death by her father, Robert Oswalt, grandparents, Joseph & Joy Rose Hibbard, W.E. & Betty Oswalt, uncle, Larry Oswalt, and mother-in-law, Debra Boone.

Katy is survived by her husband, Taylor Justin Boone, son, Emmett Boone, mother, Dianne Fynmore (Michael), brothers, Chris (Kara) Oswalt and Barrett (Bekah) Oswalt, nieces, Savannah Oswalt and Alayna Oswalt, nephew, Levi Oswalt, father-in-law, Larry Boone, sister-in-law, Amber Marino and brother-in-law, Jason Frazier.

A Celebration of Life is being held at New Beginnings Methodist Church on July 19, 2024, at 11:00 am.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com