BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home

10501 Garland Road

Dallas, Texas

Katherine McAllister Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 22, 2016.

Katherine Jane McAllister Dallas, Texas (formerly of El Paso, TX). Katherine Jane McAllister went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2016.

Katherine was born and raised in Scranton Pennsylvania, on July 7, 1927 to Thomas J Mosley and Anna Williams.

Katherine graduated from Technical High School in 1945, where she was part of the band. She went to work at the Eureka Plant for a few years. She then joined the US Army in 1948 and was a charter member of the WAC Band stationed at Ft. Lee, VA. It was there she met & married her husband Leslie. Military life took the family to numerous locations, the last one being Ft. Bliss, located in El Paso, TX. Katherine lived here for 50 yrs. Katherine was a homemaker and along the way always was involved in something outside the home. She loved horseback riding, music and was part of the Sweet Adeline's and choir at church. Katherine was a volunteer with the American Red Cross at Wm. Beaumont Army Medical Center for 29 years where she worked in the Orthopedic Clinic and the Pharmacy (refill). Katherine continued to show all of us what is most important in this short journey we are on, faith and love for others and above all love of God.

Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leslie D. McAllister, two brothers William Mosely and Thomas J. Mosley Jr., three sisters, Vivian Carew, Marion McNee and Lois Hayes and one daughter Kathy J Blount. She is survived by daughter Cindy Dowdy (BJ) Manhattan Kansas and son Michael McAllister Dallas, Texas. Granddaughter Rachel Mathis (Leslie) Grandsons Jeremy Hardin and Christopher Dowdy, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers a memorial contribution be made to an organization close to her heart, The Gideons International, https://www.sendtheword.org/.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. September 28, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast 4631 Hondo Pass El Paso, Texas 79904 followed by a commitment service at 2:00 p.m. at Ft Bliss National Cemetery.

Katherine will be interred at Ft Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas

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October 2, 2016

Nadine Duncan

Cindy, thoughts are with you in the loss of your mother. What an interesting life she had! I knew you had a military family but did not realize your mom had joined the Army too and was in the WAC Band.
I know you miss her terribly, but take comfort in the fact that she was a woman of faith and is now at peace with the Saviour. Love and prayers to you.

September 29, 2016

Cindy Lauher Clark

Memories of a beautiful lady. Katherine has played a role in my life since 1958 acting not only as a substitute mother, but a friend and adviser. As kids we grew up together, Katherine or Mrs. McAllister as I called her was a giving, kind woman helped shape the foundation of my youth. Years have passed since we have visited, but you were not forgotten. God has opened his arms and called for Katherine to join him. Mrs. McAllister was truly loved and will be missed.

September 29, 2016

Cindy Lauher Clark

September 28, 2016

Cindy Lauher Clark

Thoughts and prayers for you, Michael and the girls. So sorry I wasn't there as I just received the information of your Mom's passing. My heart is heavy with sorry as we thought of Katherine as our mom too. Love to you all, and may God hold you close during this sorrowful time.

September 28, 2016

Curtis and Dalisa Hegmann

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 27, 2016

Jan McMullen

September 27, 2016

Jan McMullen

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom and grandma. Katherine was a beautiful lady who loved the Lord with all her mind, body, and soul. Now she can sing with the angels and the other Sweet Adeline's in heaven. With deep sympathy, Mike and Jan McMullen

September 26, 2016

Brian Wilkerson

May your memories give you peace and comfort.

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Sep

28

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sunset Funeral Home Northeast

4631 Hondo Pass , El Paso,, TX

Sep

28

Committal

2:00 p.m.

Ft Bliss National Cemetery

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Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home

10501 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218

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