CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – Hundreds came together on a beautiful Sunday evening not only to listen to music but to remember and honor a Richmond radio icon.
Kat Simons was the person who once made festivals like Sunday’s at Westchester Commons concert field so special.
“She just had such a warm heart and so good at making people feel comfortable and making them feel that they were needed and wanted and respected,” Jodie Graves, a friend of Simons said.
Provided to WTVRThe beloved Mix 98 personality died unexpectedly in June.
Her calm voice and caring demeanor not only won listeners but the respect of charitable organizations across Central Virginia.
Simons tirelessly advocated for animal rights groups.
WTVR“Anything that anybody asked her to do, she would do with all of her heart and all of her soul,” Melissa Golden with the Henrico Humane Society said. “She was just an incredible person.”
Several dogs and cats found forever homes while funds were raised for several other charities.