Katherine Ann Withrow, age 82, of Munith, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Kathy was born on March 29, 1940 in Stockbridge, MI to Harold and Cleo Horning. She was a 1958 graduate of Stockbridge High School. Kathy received the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior in November 1958 and lived faithfully for Him.
On April 18, 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, William “Bill” Withrow. In 1960, they built a home on her family’s farm in Munith and raised their family there. Kathy retired from Stockbridge Community Schools after 30 years, working at Katz Elementary and Smith Elementary. After retirement, Kathy and Bill loved spending the winter months in Zephyrhills, FL for nearly 20 years.
Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a great cook, was generous, always thinking of others, and was a wonderful godly example to her family. She will be greatly missed, especially her smile, her one liners, and seeing her eyes light up when she was with her great-grandchildren.
During her teen years, she loved riding and caring for her horses. As an adult she loved traveling with Bill, spending time with her family and friends, working in her flower beds, crafting, quilting, sewing, collecting cardinals, chickens, and antique dishes. She enjoyed shopping for Christmas gifts all year long for the family she loved so much.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Barb Horning. In addition to her husband, Bill, she is survived by her brothers, Wayne Horning of Grand Rapids, MI and Carl (Sue) Horning of Jackson, MI; her children: Brian (Tina) Withrow of Wetmore, CO, Brent (Bonnie) Withrow of Rives Junction, MI, and Heidi (Jim) Baisden of Munith, MI; as well as nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith, MI on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 5-7 p.m., as well as on Friday from 1-2 p.m.
A Memorial Service will be held at Jeruel Baptist Church on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., led by Pastor Josh Swieringa and Pastor Brian Withrow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jeruel Baptist Church.
