Kathy Elizabeth Lineback, Harrisonville, MO., was born April 17, 1965, in Kansas City, MO., the daughter of Norman and Wanda (Wood) Brooks. She departed this life Sunday, August 17, 2008, at her home in Harrisonville at the age of 43 years and 4 months. Kathy, a 1983 graduate of Raytown, MO., High School, was a homemaker and currently a sales associate at Target in Belton, MO. Kathy loved to read, work on cross-stitch, dance, and help people in their time of need. She was very outgoing, enjoyed talking to people, and never knew a stranger. She is survived by a daughter, Hannah Lineback, of the home; her father and mother, Norman and Wanda Brooks, Green Valley, AZ.; a brother, Jeff Brooks, Surprise, AZ.; other relatives, and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:00 p.m. at Dickey's Funeral Home, 2401 East Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO., followed by a memorial service at 7:00. Cremation. The family requests no flowers. If desired, donations may be made in her memory to the Celebration Garden, Woods Chapel UMC, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO., 64064, or the charity of choice.