Kathryn Ann Helms, 74, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Dublin, OH, passed away on February 7, 2026.

Born on March 26th, 1951, in Columbus, OH, Kathy was the daughter of the late John and Geraldine Rausch (Poole). Kathy enjoyed playing cards, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, and being with friends and family.

Surviving are her husband Roy Helms of The Villages, FL, whom she married June 22nd, 1980; children, Chad Helms (Crystal) of Louisville, KY, and Kari Leadingham of Bexley, OH; grandchildren, Leo Leadingham, Silas Leadingham, Hana Leadingham, and Sofie Helms; sister, Lori Monroe; brother Jerry Rausch and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings Pamela Gould, John “Robin” Rausch, Grace Roxine Rausch, and James W. “Jimmy” Rausch.