1922
Katherine
2011
Katherine Reffitt
July 17, 1922 — February 18, 2011
Katherine Kate Reffitt, age 88, passed away peacefully February 18, 2011 at Highland District Hospital.
Kate was born July 17, 1922 in Boston, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Stella Stephens Deakyne. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter and brothers, Gordon and David Deakyne. Kate was feisty, full of life and enjoyed life to its fullest. She was a loving mother and so proud of her family. After family, her loves in life were birds, music, flowers and crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ, former member of Eastern Star and the Sweet Adelines of Highland Hills and Scioto Valley. Kate served Highland County as jail matron from 1957-1977 during Walt's tenure as sheriff. Kate touched many peoples' lives and she will be missed by members of her family.
Kate is survived by daughters, Judy Wirt Barrera of Thornville, Ohio, Stella David Jobe of Florida, Jane Larry Sowers of Hilliard, Ohio, grandchildren, Rick Cindy Barrera, Lisa Tom Woods, Kim Ron Dodson, Kathy Chuck Howard, Scott Rapp, Shannon Ken Spencer, 17 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, special nephew, Doug Angela Reffitt, special grandchildren, Ryan and Hailey Reffitt.
Funeral service will be Monday, February 21, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at Hillsboro Church of Christ, 155 S. Walnut Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 with John Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6-8 P.M., Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Contributions can be made to the Hillsboro Church of Christ in her memory.
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Kate was born July 17, 1922 in Boston, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Stella Stephens Deakyne. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter and brothers, Gordon and David Deakyne. Kate was feisty, full of life and enjoyed life to its fullest. She was a loving mother and so proud of her family. After family, her loves in life were birds, music, flowers and crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ, former member of Eastern Star and the Sweet Adelines of Highland Hills and Scioto Valley. Kate served Highland County as jail matron from 1957-1977 during Walt's tenure as sheriff. Kate touched many peoples' lives and she will be missed by members of her family.
Kate is survived by daughters, Judy Wirt Barrera of Thornville, Ohio, Stella David Jobe of Florida, Jane Larry Sowers of Hilliard, Ohio, grandchildren, Rick Cindy Barrera, Lisa Tom Woods, Kim Ron Dodson, Kathy Chuck Howard, Scott Rapp, Shannon Ken Spencer, 17 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, special nephew, Doug Angela Reffitt, special grandchildren, Ryan and Hailey Reffitt.
Funeral service will be Monday, February 21, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at Hillsboro Church of Christ, 155 S. Walnut Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 with John Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6-8 P.M., Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Contributions can be made to the Hillsboro Church of Christ in her memory.
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