Hilda Kathleen "Katy" Keef Gouger (81), of Whiteside, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was a member of Whiteside United Methodist Church.

Katy was born in Whiteside, Tennessee on October 28, 1941.  She was a 1960 graduate of Marion County High School and married her husband, Bobby, shortly after.  She spent her life taking care of her children, grandchildren, and anyone else in need.  She was a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years and loved to read, play games, bake, and garden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Bobby" Amon Gouger; son, Thomas Wayne Gouger; parents Harry and Cecil Keef; and sister Mildred Rankin.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Mark (Lisa) Gouger; daughter, Amy Jo Gouger; daughter-in-law, Karen Gouger;  grandchildren Jillian (John) Watts, Adam (Keylee) Gouger, Matthew Gouger, Daniel Gouger, and Travis (Rachel) Andes; sisters Wilma Keef Lowrey and Glenda Keef Holland; brothers, Donald (Rowena) Keef, and Jerre Keef; brother-in-law Billy (Martha) Gouger and many nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Jasper chapel of Rogers Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Stuart officiating.

Ms. Gouger will be laid to rest at the Hooker Cemetery in Wildwood, GA.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (CDT) prior to the funeral service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. (CDT).

The family would like to say a special thank you to Julie Hawkins and the nurses at Adoration Hospice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 21 East Fifth
Street, Jasper, Tennessee 37347 www.RogersFuneral Home.com