Katrina Lasiter

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Katrina M. Lasiter, 57, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Katrina was born on September 27, 1965, in Carthage, to Gene Laney and Sylvia “Kennel” Davis. Katrina lived in Carthage her whole life. 

She loved helping others. She worked for Visiting Angels as an in-home caregiver, and she was a huge supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was a true believer of the Christian faith. 

Besides working for Visiting Angels, she worked at Butterball in Carthage in the quality control department. Katrina loved spending her free time with her friends and family, especially her special niece, Autumn. Even after death, Katrina continued to help people. She was an organ donor and was able to help people in need.

Katrina was united in marriage to Scott Lasiter on March 3, 2017, in Miami, Oklahoma; he survives.
She is survived by her husband Scott Lasiter; three sons, Bruce Witt (Meghan) of Tennessee, Lathe Lasiter of Joplin, and Caden Lasiter of Joplin; one daughter, Jacqueline Witt of Joplin; two brothers, Doug Laney Sr. of Carthage, and Jackie Davis (Jane) of Carthage; and one sister Shelly Berry (Rhett) of Carthage; and her grandchildren, Easton, Adalynn, Kiara, Trevaughn, and Dante.

Katrina was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Davis; her in laws, Loren and Donna Lasiter; sisters-in-law, Leslie Laney and Sherrie Lasiter; and a brother-in-law, Willie Lasiter.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri.

Online condolences may be made online at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.