Kathi Lendel Luper, 71, passed away February 3, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1954, to the late James Harrison and Katherine Jett Harrison.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Elijah "Buck" S. Luper Jr.; her son, Nicholas Adam Luper (Lauren); her daughters, Fawn Lendel Thompson (Christopher) and Laura Lynn Collins (Cameron); and her sister, Dawn Fisher (C.J.); two sisters‑in‑law, Mary Harrison and Burnae Pridgen (Marvin); one brother‑in‑law, Jimmy Everette; six grandchildren; many nieces, nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on February 11, 2026, at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the service.