Help Us Celebrate Kathy's Life and Love [Please Help]

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers,

It is with a heavy heart that we, Kathleen Bump's children, reach out to you in this time of profound grief and sorrow. Our beloved mother, Kathleen, recently passed away after a courageous battle with illness, and while our hearts are shattered, we want to come together to honor her life in the best way possible. We are setting up this GoFundMe to help cover the costs of her funeral and medical expenses, which amount to $50,000.

Our Mother's Journey

Kathleen was more than just a mother to us—she was the heart and soul of our family. She was a loving, compassionate, and endlessly giving person who always put her children, her family, and her friends before herself. She taught us the true meaning of kindness, perseverance, and love. Kathleen faced her illness with grace and courage, never letting her pain diminish her spirit.

Even in her toughest moments, she continued to inspire those around her with her strength, warmth, and unwavering faith. But despite her incredible fight, her time with us was cut too short.

The Financial Burden

As her children, we want to give her the memorial she deserves—a funeral that reflects the deep love and respect we have for her. We want to celebrate her life in a way that honors her memory and provides a moment of closure for our family and friends who cherished her so deeply. However, the financial reality of arranging a funeral, along with the overwhelming medical costs from her treatment, has left us in need of assistance.

Kathleen’s medical bills, accumulated over the last few months of her care, have totaled a significant portion of this cost. Her healthcare expenses alone have amounted to tens of thousands, as she required continuous care, multiple treatments, and hospital stays. The total sum of $50,000 covers these medical bills as well as funeral costs, including:

Hospitalization and medical treatments: $35,000

Funeral service, viewing, and memorial arrangements: $10,000

Cemetery plot, casket, and burial costs: $5,000

We are doing everything we can as a family, but we realize we need the help of our extended community. No donation is too small—each and every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring that Kathleen is laid to rest with the dignity and love she so richly deserves.

Why Your Support Matters

We cannot express how deeply we feel her loss. Kathleen was the light in all our lives, and as we try to navigate life without her, we want to ensure that her memory lives on in a way that reflects the immense love she gave to everyone she touched.

Her sudden departure has left us with not just an emotional void, but also a financial burden that we are struggling to bear. We don’t want her to have left us in vain; we want to celebrate her life, her legacy, and the love she gave with the kind of farewell that would make her proud.

A Family United in Love and Grief

We, her sons, along with the rest of our family, are doing everything we can to move forward while carrying her spirit with us. Every moment without her is painful, but your support will help ease the weight of this enormous responsibility. It will allow us to focus on honoring her memory instead of worrying about how we will manage the financial costs of her passing.

We ask, from the bottom of our hearts, that you consider helping us in this time of need. Whether through a donation or simply sharing this message, any support you can offer would mean the world to us. Your kindness, thoughts, and prayers are appreciated more than words can express.

A Final Farewell, Together

Losing Kathleen is the hardest thing we’ve ever had to face, but we are comforted by the outpouring of love we’ve already received from family, friends, and even strangers who knew how wonderful she was. We want to give her the best final farewell we can, and with your help, we know we can make that possible.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly difficult time. We know that Kathleen is watching over us, and she would be so grateful for the love and compassion you’ve shown.

With all our love and gratitude,

Kathleen’s Children & Family

How You Can Help:

Donate: Any amount, no matter how small, will help us reach our goal.

Share: If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, and social networks.

Pray: We would also be grateful for your prayers and good thoughts for Kathleen’s peaceful rest and for our family’s healing.

Thank you for being a part of Kathleen’s final chapter and helping us say goodbye in a way that honors her beautiful soul.