Katherine S. (Hammel) Mooney

Katherine S. Mooney, 66, of Mulberry, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Katherine was born October 28, 1955, in Lafayette, to Raymond and JoAnne (Roberts) Hammel.  She married John Townsley on April 19, 1997, and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2012.  She married Frank Mooney on July 5, 2021, and he survives.

A 1974 graduate of Clinton Prairie, Katherine worked for Payless and was a member of Mulberry United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed fishing, painting, and making crafts.

In addition to her husband, Frank, Katherine is survived by her brothers, Steve (Janet) Hammel of Colfax and JP (Tina) Hammel of Mulberry, and her sisters, Deborah (Keith) Hartman of Indianapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Townsley; a brother, Doug; and a sisters, Sharon Hammel and Lori Salmons.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 3, 2022, from 5 to 8pm at Genda Funeral Home ~ Mulberry Chapel.  A funeral service will be Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the funeral home, with Pastor Kevin Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in Fair Haven Cemetery.  Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.gendafuneralhome.com.