Kathryn Ann Grace (Kathy), 80, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Kathy married her husband, Paul, then a second lieutenant in the USAF. Delaying her honeymoon, she immediately started her marriage as an Air Force wife joining her husband at Craig AFB in Selma Ala.
She proudly supported her husband; during which she moved 14 times living in bases across the U.S., England, Germany and Korea. In the process, she raised 3 beautiful children whom she was immensely proud of and loved deeply.
After the military, Kathy and her husband travelled extensively. She finally got her long-delayed honeymoon on her 50th Anniversary on an Alaskan cruise.
Kathy truly loved people. She volunteered extensively whether in schools, the community or in her church. She had a unique strength and gift to help those in need. She did not hesitate to reach out to others.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Gallagher and her older brother, James. She is survived by her husband of 59 wonderful years, Paul; her children, Jeneane Gatewood (Jonathan), Paul Jr. (Christine), Kristen Keefe (Jason); her grandchildren, Emily Grace, Finch Grace, Connor Keefe, Hayden Keefe; her great-grandchild, Henry Link-Grace and her brother, John Gallagher.
In her remembrance, family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Weymouth Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at St. Jerome Catholic Church with a brief reception to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to: Virginia Peninsula Foodbank or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.