Kathy Davis Wicks Stewart Obituary

Kathy Davis Wicks Stewart, 74, of Huntland, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Gail and Cyndi Kochan’s home in Decherd.

Kathy was born on Aug. 27, 1950, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, the daughter of Sam B. Wicks and Edith Moorehead Wicks.

Kathy graduated from Central High School Fayetteville in 1968, then went to college, earning a degree in education from Middle Tennessee State University. Kathy taught fifth grade at Huntland Elementary School for 33 years until her retirement in 2006.

Kathy took the most pride in being a grandma. She especially loved shopping, pageants, and her family.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Stewart, and parents, Sam B. and Edith Wicks.

 Kathy is survived by her son, Blake (Cindy) Stewart of Huntland; daughters, Stacy (Jimbob) Thompson, and Amberley (Kevin) Speer, both of Huntland; grandchildren, Will and Makayla Stewart, Hayden and Harley Thompson, and Graynger Speer, all of Huntland. Kathy was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her sixth grandchild in July. In addition to children and grandchildren, remaining to cherish Kathy’s memory is her sister, Debby (Jerry) Moorehead; brother, John (Rhonda) Wicks; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Donna) Stewart, sister-in-law, Kathy Stewart (Jerry Beaty) and a great number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. 

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