Kathy Lee Krupa Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Beloved wife of Marian "Marty" for 27 years. Loving daughter of Lee and Kathryn Hedeen. Cherished sister of Brent (Cindy) Hedeen and Bonnie Hedeen (Tina Peek). Treasured sister-in-law of Arthur (Mary Frances) Stema. Dearest aunt of Chelsea Leigh Hedeen, Nicole (Mike) Frazier, Michael (Marilyn) Stema, and Jeffrey Stema. Loved by several great nieces and nephews. She was a talented portrait artist; fun-loving friend; art chair, volunteer and avid supporter of local chapter of Ducks Unlimited; entertainment co-chair for her beloved Lexington cottage community; mother to several fur babies (2 of which are missing her now); organizer; planner; leader; listener; avid reader, kayaker and walker. Always had a smile for everyone, made fast friends of strangers and made us all laugh. Kathy Lee Krupa, while in her mid to late twenties, suffered from an infection of the mitral valve of her heart. Kathy narrowly survived this ordeal however the infection resulted in damage to the valve and through the years required frequent cardiac check ups. Last year Kathy suffered from a minor T.I.A event (like a very small stroke) possibly linked to her heart condition. On September 8, 2019, at about 2:00 pm, Kathy suffered the onset of what would become a full Cardiac event that she would not survive. We consider it a great blessing to have known her and her artwork for nearly 59 years including the 30 some years since the onset of her heart condition. While Kathy had a physical heart condition, she suffered no loss of heart for her family and friends. She is sorely missed by all she met. We will all miss this amazing woman. Please, if you wish to, in lieu of flowers, you can donate in support of her commitment to Ducks Unlimited. Checks to: Ducks Unlimited, Inc. In memo on check: Kathy Lee Krupa Memorial Send to: Ducks Unlimited, c/o:Kathy Lee Krupa. One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN, USA, 38120

Kathy Lee Krupa

January 7, 1961 - September 8, 2019