Katrina Marie Wiard-Stussy went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2019, from Diversicare, Hutchinson. She was born April 20, 1974, in Hutchinson, to Leonard E. 'Gene' and Peggy (Day) Wiard.

Katrina attended schools in the Fairfield and Nickerson school districts and graduated from Nickerson High School in 1993. She attended HCC and Sterling College. Band and instrumental music were activities that made it worth the effort to deal with challenges that she regularly encountered.  Katrina was a member of TOPS #KS 9153 and was active in 4-H and explored many projects including knitting, crocheting, foods, junior leadership, and others. She learned that success required determination to be successful and that continued effort often produced results that were above her physical abilities. Katrina used her skills to create custom crafts for gifts and sale.

On June 14, 1997, she married Larry P. Stussy in Hutchinson. He survives.

Also surviving are: her mother; 'adopted' brother and niece, Jake and Hunter McMillin; furry children, Axle and Peter; and by aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Katrina was preceded in death by: her father, Gene Wiard; grandparents, Gene and Edith Day, and Herman and Lois Wiard.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Steve Gill officiating. A private family inurnment will be held. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Encompass Hospice or Diversicare of Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.