Katelyn Mendoza, 27, of St Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Kansas City, MO. She was born August 17, 1997 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of DeDe Mendoza and Eugene Fanning.
Katelyn attended Central High School. She was a free spirited girl, loved being around her family and her kids and enjoyed drawing and listening to music. She enjoyed her time working with Sisters of Solace.
Survivors include mother, DeDe Mendoza of St Joseph, father, Eugene Fanning of St. Joseph, her 2 sons and 2 daughters, sisters, Chelseia Langley, Clarissa Mendoza, Celena Mendoza, sister, Juliannah Mendoza and brothers, Javier Mendoza and DreShon Mendoza, maternal grandmother, Karen Moppin, paternal grandfather, Robert Mendoza, Sr. and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home. Ms. Mendoza will be cremated following services.