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.
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48 Condolence(s)
Casey McDougal
Thursday, July 25, 2024
I give my deepest condolences to the Oswalt family. I went to school with Katy and Barrett at St.Michaels, WJHS, & WMHS. Her Dad was my football coach at West Memphis Junior High School. Katy always had a smile on her face and was full of life. I can`t even tell you how many times her friends would come up to her and ask her for notes or help with a piece of homework. Some even cheated off her in class. She was alot of fun and very smart. I never heard her say a cross word about anyone ever. I am praying for you guys!
Rita Brocato
Monday, July 22, 2024
Diane and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Susan Cash
Friday, July 19, 2024
My heartfelt prayers go out to your family. God give you comfort in the months and years ahead.
Ryan Ashley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Me and Audrey have been praying for you, your husband, and her friend Emmett all week.
Gloria Richardson
Thursday, July 18, 2024
My sincere condolences are extended to the family. Katy was a dear colleague and friend, she will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Victoria Greene
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Diane,
I'm so sorry about Katy!! I was fortunate enough to work with her some at Weaver. She was precious! You and your family are in my prayers.
Renee Wood
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Taylor I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your wife was a very beautiful young lady and your son is a sweetheart. Lots of prayers for you Emmett and the rest of family and friends.
Debbie Hall Maier
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Diane, Katy was so loved by me, Forrest and Christa. She was such a ray of sunshine to everyone she came into contact with. We will miss her. Our deepest love and sympathy goes out to you and your family. You all will be in our prayers.
Billy Covington
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I’m working in Fayetteville till Friday afternoon. Y’all will all be in my prayers
Jamie Braswell
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Praying for you and little man Taylor!!! Praying for comfort and peace during the most painful time in your life!! Please know that we are all here for you!!
Crystal and Don Eastman
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Diane and family, our sincere condolences on your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers at this sad time. Love and hugs to all!
Georganne Rollans
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Diane, I am praying for you right now, and cannot even imagine your pain! I can tell that your Katy is a beautiful soul, from the comments. You must be so proud of her! May God give you the strength you need to care for your little grandson. Continued prayers!
Georganne
Ray Bowman
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Morgan Chrestman
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I can remember each and every memory with Katy. First as my friend. She always included me. Then as Cooper’s teacher and then as Emmett’s mom at Richland. It’s so freaking cool to see your childhood friends grow up and become the best people. This absolutely wrecks my soul for Emmett, Taylor, Dianne, Barrett and Chris. The most positive thing I can take away from this is getting to see her Daddy’s face at heaven’s gates with Jesus. What a sight and smile! My love to the entire Boone and Oswalt family. I love you all so much!
Tommie Anderson
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Katie was such a fun and happy young lady and a loving teacher. She will be missed and that smile we will always remember. Prayers, peace and comfort for all family and her friends.
Allie Grigsby
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Continuous prayers to all friends and family of Katy’s! She definitely had an infectious smile, one I won’t forget! Rest easy, sweet lady!
Farris McCleskey
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your son. Hopefully i can get back through there soon and see you and your dad. Love and prayers to you
Lori Wilson
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I am so sorry for this great loss to your family. The King family is praying for you all during this time.
Edie Brockman
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I am praying you the family
Edie Brockman
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Katy you will be missed by so many, your laugh and smile lite up a room when you were there
Wayne and Shawn Elliott
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Prayers for your family. You were such a sweet person! You will be missed.
Norine Warhurst
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
My heart breaks for each of Katy’s family. I can’t recall ever seeing Katy without a smile. I have very fond memories of her hanging out with a group of girls at our house! Even to this day, when I hear Eminem singing. “Just Lose It” I think of Katy singing it as she did at a sleepover at our house! She was so loved and will be missed greatly! Prayers for comfort and healing.
Andrea Oswalt
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Katy was a sweetheart! She will be greatly missed. I will never forget the times that I got to spend with her. Love and Prayers to her family.
Jim Cross
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
May God keep his comforting arm around the family during this time of lose and grief
Mike and Jeanie Ubaldini
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Dianne, Mike and family, our hearts hurt so much for you in your loss of your beautiful and special girl. In faith we know her spirit is eternal and Jesus has her. God love you all as you comfort each other in the coming days. We love you.
Felicia Oswalt
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
My heart hurts loosing Katy so very deeply
Since the day Katy was born, when I held her she was so beautiful and watching her through the years she exuded her beauty inside to everyone! My precious niece and I had such a sweet and fun relationship that I treasure! All of our family always watched over for our Katy throughout many wonderful family good times!
God must have needed a special angel!
Elijah Lackey
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
She will missed. Her and her Family are good friends to have and have been a blessing in my life and son Noahs life.
Anita Clark
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Praying for Taylor and Emmett.May God comfort and bless you.
Michelle Cordell Ray
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Dianne and family,
My heart has been hurting for all of you since I heard about sweet Katy O (she will always be Katy O to me). I've known Katy since she was a little bitty thing, then being blessed to be her teacher in my first class straight out of college and eventually she was my own baby's teacher at St. Michael's! I was even able to sub in her room when she was on maternity leave with precious Emmett. I loved getting to see her become an amazing teacher. I know Coach O meet her with the biggest hug. You will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as you learn to navigate without her precious soul here on Earth.
Sherry Fincher
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy..My prayer is comfort through these terrible days
Rebecca Whaley Sutton
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
This picture does capture Katy’s beautiful smile! Prayers and love for your entire family! You will be missed by so many!
Becky and Ted
Manda sharp
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I have known Katy for over a decade. She was an absolute sweetheart. Always had a smile on her face. Katy.. you will be missed so very my friend. I’m praying for your family. Rest easy
France’s o’Dea
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
This tragedy breaks my heart. I was so lucky to have known Katy as a student and a bright spot in my classroom. She will be in my heart forever! Prayers for her entire family as they process their grief and may God hold them in His hands during this journey. Prayers for Emmett and Taylor as their wounds heal
Norine Warhurst
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
My heart breaks for each of Katy’s family. I can’t recall ever seeing Katy without a smile. I have very fond memories of her hanging out with a group of girls at our house! Even to this day, when I hear Eminem singing. “Just Lose It” I think of Katy singing it as she did at a sleepover at our house! She was so loved and will be missed greatly! Prayers for comfort and healing.
Jamie Melson
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Katy Lynn, I never met you but I know how sweet you were from everything everyone has said about you and how good your brother, Chris, is. The world is a better place having known you.
Chris, Kara, Savannah, Levi, and Dianne, my love and prayers have been and are still with all of you. I pray that God’s peace just surround you and give you all the comfort He can give. Love all of you!
Ashley Graham
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Katie,
I will never forget the way you made me feel so welcome and safe when we did theater together. I was always the shy girl that usually stood in a corner-- You would always go out of your way to offer kind words, and to make me feel included. You were such a warm person.
Mrs. Oswalt, my thoughts are with you and all of Katie's loved ones.
Stephanie and Rock Barnhill
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Taylor, Diane, Chris, Barrett and family.
As our church family , friends and we continue to lift you all up in prayer, we pray He continues to perform miracles physically, mentally, continue to provide His peace that passes all understanding and love like only our Heavenly Father can provide. Love and prayers for now and coming days. Jesus be near!
Maggie and Bob Ottermann
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Words cannot express the sorrow in my heart for the loss of your precious daughter. Our comfort is the realizations that she is safe in the arms of the lord, and little Emmett has the best angel ever!!
Sherry Cassidy Rios
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Prayers of Peace and Healing...My heart breaks for you
Lynn & Nicole Cypert
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” May you feel God comfort you during such an unimaginable time. We are and will continue to pray for you all.
Cori Ann Holt
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Katy was one of the very best friends I’ve ever had and I will always treasure the memories we made together. She was one-of-a-kind and always ready to have fun. It was impossible to be in a bad mood around her! This one hurts & she is already so missed.
Guy and Jennette Saia
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Diane and family
We are so very sorry for your great loss.Our thought and prayers are with you and the family. We are very sorry that we cannot be with you in your time of sorrow but know that we hold you in our hearts.Always always remember that our Lord Jesus Christ has his arms wrapped around you.
We love you
Guy and Jennette
Suzie Skillman
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in God's word and promise.
Laurie Smith McLendon
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Dianne
I am so sorry. I think of you all each day.
My heart is breaking for you.
Know God is with you and Katy is in his arms.
We love you and your family.
Sincerely with love,
Laurie
Susan Murray
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Chris and Kara and family
May Jesus be with all of yall give y’all peace and comfort.
Prayers
Susan Murray
Tony C Dennison
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Truly a great young lady. Will truly misses. I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with her and family. All our kids grew up together on the ball fields. What a great time we had. Love you Katie and we will miss you badly.
Suzanne Brown White
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I pray God will wrap his loving arms around each of you
Kaye and Lynn Stanfield
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Diane we will always pray for you and your family. Please know that you all will be with Katy one day. What a celebration that will be. Precious Katy, my preschooler.