Katharine "Kayci" Marie

Hebard Wahlmeier

Katharine "Kayci" Marie Wahlmeier (née Hebard), 40, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home with her family in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Kayci was a remarkably sweet, gentle, and deeply caring soul whose warmth touched everyone who knew her. Born to Richard and Gail Hebard at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, she spent a majority of her formative years growing up in a supportive, family-oriented expatriate community in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Returning to Tulsa in the fourth grade, she attended Jenks schools through graduation. It was there that her kind nature and welcoming spirit earned her a close-knit group of lifelong friends, including a kindred spirit in Sarah Wahlmeier-little knowing at the time that she would one day marry Sarah's brother, Micah.

She went on to attend Oklahoma State University, earning her bachelor's degree in marketing. Following graduation, she lived for a time in San Diego-where Zachery Nims happened to be living at the same time, unaware that he would one day become her brother-in-law. Guided by an extraordinary capacity for empathy, Kayci joined the non-profit Mainsprings (formerly the Janada L. Batchelor Foundation for Children), spending several years in Kitongo, Tanzania. With endless patience and a compassionate heart, she poured her energy into uplifting children out of poverty, finding deep purpose in serving others.

Upon returning to Tulsa, she reconnected with Micah, and a relationship rooted in deep love and gentleness quickly blossomed. Together, they welcomed their cherished daughter, Eva Sue Hebard-Wahlmeier. When Eva was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome at one year old, Kayci's sweet, nurturing nature shone brighter than ever. Her motherly instincts went into overdrive, combining tender care with unwavering devotion. No obstacle was ever too large to ensure Eva's comfort and happiness, and Kayci diligently championed her development, including involvement with the Little Light House.

When she was not caring for her family, Kayci's gentle spirit shone through her creative and hands-on passions. Following in her mother's footsteps, she was an avid gardener, a talented seamstress, and held a deep, lifelong passion for sustainable agriculture-always nurturing life and growth around her with quiet joy.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Micah Wahlmeier; their cherished daughter, Eva Sue Hebard-Wahlmeier; her parents, Richard and Gail Hebard; her sister and brother-in-law, Lauren and Zachery Nims; and her brother, Christopher Hebard; and her beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She is also lovingly remembered by a wide circle of extended family and dear friends around the world whose lives were made brighter by her kindness.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

To honor her memory, please consider a donation to th Little Light House

https://www.littlelighthouse.org/donate/

Service will be held Friday, November 13th at 1PM at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel