Kathy Jo Nicol, 62 years old, of Billings, passed away on  Thursday June 6, 2024 in Renton, Washington, while

visiting her sister Tammy.  Kathy lived a very happy life, surrounded by her family that she loved very much.  Kathy

was born to Nettie and Edward Holmes, on August 1, 1961 in Great Falls, Montana.

She graduated from Billings West High School in 1980 where she met her first husband Gregg

Nicol and had her first two children Steven and Dani Nicol. They later divorced after 9 years of

being together. A few years later she met Joe Uzelac and together, they had three girls, Mackenzie,

Shelby, and Joely Uzelac and built a beautiful family together.

Kathy had a few jobs through the years, Suttons, selling silk flowers with her sister, cooking at the

Gold Dust and Red Robin, but her main job was being an amazing stay at home mother.  Kathy

liked to go camping, especially going to Red Lodge with her friends at the LP Ranch and the yearly

family reunion. She also spent a many of weekends on the Yellowstone River with her family, making

wonderful memories. Most of all she loved cooking for big groups. You couldn’t walk into the

house without her greeting you with “ Hi honey, are you hungry”. Kathy really enjoyed going to

granddaughter Bailey's softball games to cheer her on. She enjoyed doing anything as long

as she was around her friends and family. Her biggest passion was being a grandma, she loved

her grandchildren more than anything and loved creating memories with them.

Left to cherish Kathy's memory is her husband of 35 years, Joe Uzelac; parents Nettie Holmes and Ed Holmes;  children, son Steven (Lisa) Nicol, and daughters, Dani Nicol, Mackenzie

(Kooper) Bond, Shelby Uzelac, Joely Uzelac.

She was a beloved grandmother to 3 wonderful granddaughters Bailey and Parker Bond, and Sawyer Uzelac.

Kathy will be fondly remembered by sister Tammy (Roger) Greene, brother Chad Holmes, two nieces Jordyn Zahn and 

BreAnna Holmes, and many of aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Kathy made a huge impact on many people's lives, and will be greatly missed by everyone who loved her.

A Celebration of Kathy's life will be held at the 'Columbia Club'; AKA Knights of Columbus Club. Located on Grand Avenue  Friday the 28th at 1:00 pm.   All welcome.

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