BORN

1921

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home

1350 West Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park, Florida

Kathleen Grable Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2013.

Kathleen "Kate" Grable, 92, of Chattanooga, TN passed away on August 28, 2013. She was born on June 26, 1921 to the late Oren and Lula Leota Miller in Madison County, Indiana. Kate was the world's best wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was an accomplished Avon Sales Representative and won various awards for her gift of connecting with people. She enjoyed crafts, card games, and spending time with her loving family. She remained very active her entire life, involved in Christ United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Good News Sunday School Class, Naomi Circle, Holy Rollers, Quilting Hands-Seeking Hearts, Single Ladies Supper Club and worked at the information desk. She was also a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, the Bethlehem Center and was a Gray Lady at Wabash County Hospital. She donated 86 units of blood to the Red Cross. Kate will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Kate is preceded in her passing by her late husband of 48 years, Edward E. Grable; her grandson Mike, and several of her siblings.

She is survived by her Son Ed Titus (Janice) of Clermont, FL; Daughters Beverly K. Ball of Sebring, FL, Diane S. Jay (Bill) of Cleveland, TN, and Betty J. Grable of Chattanooga, TN; Grandchildren Alan Jay (Tammie), Angie Jay, Mark Gray (Cindy), Mick Gray, Heather Slingerland (Rob), Nicole Jenkins (Tom), Melanie Titus, and Amanda Titus (Jacob); 10 ½ Great-Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild.

A Celebration of Kate's Life will take place at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, 1148 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787 on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM. In celebration of Kate's life, the family requests casual dress.

A Memorial Service will take place in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the Christ United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a service beginning at 7:00 PM.

An Inurnment Graveside Service will take place in Wabash, Indiana at the Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in memory of Kate to any of the following organizations: Mike Conley Hospice House, 2100 Oakley Seaver Blvd., Clermont, FL 34711 or online at https://donate.cshospice.org/, the Susan G. Komen Foundation Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309, and/or the American Heart Association 1101 Northchase Parkway Marietta, GA, 30067.

Arrangements are under the care of CAREY HAND COX-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, (407) 647-1942, www.Carey-HandCox.com.

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August 31, 2013

I am so blessed to have known "Aunt Kate" She was and is eternally. One of the wonderful people that God has in His care. You will be missed on this earth
Aunt Kate . we love you. Larry Miller and family.

August 31, 2013

Angie Jay

We love you Grandma - Angie, Noah, and Morgan Kathleen

August 30, 2013

Kate will be missed....She was a sweet person that enjoyed life and was a friend to everyone who needed her...Prayers and thoughts are with Betty, Diane and family...Judy Kilgore

August 30, 2013

Angie Jay

I was blessed to have the most wonderful Grandma anyone could hope for. She was sweet and loving and strong all at the same time. She was and always be and inspiration to me. She will be missed so much but I know she is at peace and with my Grandpa & Aunt Titi & loved ones that went before her. Love you Grandma

August 30, 2013

Peggy Ha

It's my pleasure knowing Kate. She was a precious lady in my life. I pray that God will continue giving all of her family strength. I love you all!!
God Bless You!!

August 30, 2013

Leigh Ann Jackson

It was a privilege to know Kate. She was one of the strongest, smartest and kindest women I have ever known. She was a joy to be with. My love to Betty, Diane, Bev and Eddie.

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