Memories of Kathleen Rose Inks

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Kathleen Rose Inks

Anaheim, CA, USA

April 17, 1971 - January 3, 2020

Apr 17, 1971 - Jan 3, 2020

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Aprille Coursin

My photos are stored but if her family wants me too, I will look for pics from Corona jr and Corona High... reach out if you want to hear stories or have me search for photos! Her smile and willingness to help others during the years I knew her, still stands out in my mind!

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Aprille Coursin

Kathy and I were good friends at Corona Jr & Sr High! She was a loyal friend with a great sense of humor and a heart of gold. She was giving - was a loyal friend and would do anything for her friends! My heart is sad that she travelled down this dark path that led to her death! My sincere condolences to all she left behind. God Bless
Aprille Coursin (Houldson)

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Roxanne Parra

I met Kathy in November of 2012. We were bunkies at CIW and became fast friends .. I was always amazed at how extremely funny she was ... we spent hours laughing and talking and completely forgetting where we were ... when I left in Feb of 2013 we kept in touch ... but a decision had to be made as to where this was going when she came home and I chose to cut ties with her ... When she came home a little later we didn’t keep in touch ... it wasn’t until much later that we reconnected and started talking again. I loved her very much .. but had to set boundaries ... and kept our new found friendship to phone calls only ... which lasted hours and hours ... she always spoke of her daughter and how much she missed her... told me stories of Jordyns childhood and her life before her addiction took her completely over ... she shared loving memories of her father and how his passing changed her forever. Kathy was extremely smart .. funny... compassionate and ridiculously forgiving. She treated people as she wanted to be treated ... she’d look past your imperfections in the hopes that you would do the same for her. She wanted to be loved and she didn’t want to be alone.
When we lost touch again it was because I knew she would never stop using... and it was heartbreaking to watch the voluntary demise of such a brilliant woman.
When I left CIW in 2013 I had her name tattooed on my shoulder. I’ve contemplated covering it up more than a dozen times .... but it’s staying right where it is ... in memory of a dear friend ... and as a constant reminder of the power of addiction.
I love you Kathy - Rest In Peace my friend.

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Greg Lindstedt

I new knew Kathy very well and what is written in her obituary does not reflect the person we all know and love, she was a very kind and thoughtful individual she treated people with kindness, I am proud to be Kathy's friend and I will always cherish that.

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Jennifer Ledbetter

Kathy,
Thank you for being a part of my life and for letting me in to see the real you. For understanding that everyone has demons they face and for never judging any of us. Your sensitive heart will always be inside of those lives you touched.

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Jennifer Ledbetter

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Jennifer Ledbetter

2019

Kathy was a strong soul. She was funny, smart, caring and artistic. She blessed my life the minute she entered it. She made a huge difference. I remember Thanksgiving was a tough one for a lot of us. As much as she wanted to sleep threw it she got up and made mine and others day a very special day. We started the misfits club with a small circle of people. She encouraged me. She listened she heard. She laughed she cried. We cried. Kathleen Rose Inks thank you for opening up your heart and you life to us all. I hope you know what an amazing strong woman you became. I know she grieved for her daughter. She wished so many things were different and she always loved her family. My wish for you is that you find some peace and know from the deepest of hearts you are and always will be loved.
Your misfit friend,
Jennifer

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Libby Forth

The last time I saw Kathy was February of 2019. We all came together for the funeral of our grandmother. Before that it had been over 10 years since I had seen her. I was nervous to see her and when I did, I cried when I hugged her and I couldn’t let go for a very long time.

At the end of the service, Kathy asked me if I would go up to the casket with her. Kathy had a beautiful turquoise silk handkerchief to place in the casket with our grandma. More importantly Kathy needed to say her goodbyes, to say I am sorry for the hurt she caused to my grandma and to look at her for the last time. It was a beautiful moment in time for me and my youngest daughter to witness.

Throughout the years as Kathy struggled with addiction, she and I were able to stay somewhat connected via text, some phone calls and through social media. I knew of the things Kathy shared with me but I never really knew the struggles she faced daily. Because of her addiction, Kathy knew I had boundaries set up that I wasn’t willing to allow her to cross but I supported her and loved her every day in spite of that addiction. I find comfort in knowing Kathy is no longer fighting her addiction and that she is finally at peace.

I love you Kathy and I will miss you very much~

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Danielle Klopp

I'm in absolute shock and comolete sadness over Kathleen Rose Inks death. I first meet kathy my lil nick name for her was Katherine Jackson. Dont ask it had something to do with me not being able to remeber her name being kathleen so i called her katherine. She was my bunky in an 8 man cell we called home for some time. The first thing I noticed about her was her smile then her quick wit. She was one of the smartest people I have met to date. We then continued our relationship when we both were finally home free from prison. But our own personal prison our inner prison that we lived in overpowered anything good that could have come out of our lives together. She once told me you wouldn't like me on drugs and she was right. I'm no angel by any means and i take responsibility for my part. After our split the anger raged on between the two of us. She cried out many of times that she would eventually end her life. I was at the time mourning the loss of my best friend and then the loss of my kids dad both due to drug abuse. That i would get angry that she was taking my grief time away or trying over shadow it. Looking back it was a cry out and i ignored it. The ones left behind will always have regrets. I pray that the next step in Kathleen journey is the exact opposite of her time here on earth that she would be surrounded by our creators angels and welcomed with trumpets with the most beautiful music she has ever heard. That all the world failed her on she will no longer be failed. I hope her love of her life lil jackson will be ok. Whomever has him please honor kathy in that matter. I love you Katherine
Always... xoxoxox

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Joel Sheehan

I met Kathy at the riverbed as she was putting up her tent. I told her about my free laundry service and did she want the sevice. She said “only in Orange county” and shook her head. I asked her again, and she said sure. I believe that was in the summer of 2017. I lost contact with her and all my customers in 2018 when the County of Orange moved out the campers. December 2019 I saw a post on Facebook that was pretty dark. In the comment section I asked Kathy If she wanted to be a part of something bigger than just her self. I told her about the Christmas caroling and she said I’m in. She was a welcome addition to our little group. I know they all grieve the loss of Kathy. She was a part of something that was good clean and wonderful and she was all those things to us. I still can’t believe she’s gone. But I do know that there is purpose for everything Under heaven by God.

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Mark Forth

I had heard many unflattering stories about Kathy before actually meeting. My first impression of her when we did meet, seemed to confirm all that I had been told. She was brash, boastful and surprisingly very quick witted. Literally could not get a word in edgewise as she drove us around town explaining some of the notable sites all along the way to her house. But as this encounter with Kathy grew, it slowly dawned on me, she was actually trying very hard to be liked and maybe even more than that, accepted as a friend, and that she was someone who was not what others said she was. She knew first impressions meant a lot and she wanted to give me the best she could. Her sister and I had recently married, and through this first encounter, it seemed she was attempting to let us both know everything was good with her, not to worry. As the years came and went, Kathy's addiction struggles lost her so many precious moments, possibilities, opportunities, and worst of all, ultimately, herself. Through it all however, she never lost the desire to be a friend to anyone who was willing to see her as she was. Kathy's big beautiful smile was the best glimpse of who she really was. Your suffering is no more. May His blessings be upon you, Kathy, you are missed as a daughter, sister, mother and friend.

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Monia Simpson

We meet over 20 years ago and we had an immediate bond. My friend, my sister, I loved her no matter what. I did not agree with her life but I loved her heart. She was funny and intelligent and all she wanted was peace acceptance and unconditional love. Well sis it is my belief that God has welcomed you home. Be at peace my dear friend my dear sister ❤🙏❤

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