Kathryn Lynn Gentry

1967 - 2017

Kathryn Lynn Gentry obituary, 1967-2017, Cartersville, GA

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Kathryn Gentry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2017.

Kathryn Barnwell Gentry, 49, began a new journey on Monday, May 8, 2017. A journey where Kaye can employ her attributes and ambitions, where she can laugh, sing and love as much and as often as she chooses. Kaye can continue to share her enthusiasm and "Love of Life" in her new home. She will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity to anyone and anything that needed her strength, her beauty and unwavering loyalty.
Kaye attended Cartersville City Schools from Miss Mary Lou's kindergarten through her junior year of high school. Her family moved to Orange Beach, AL and she graduated from Foley High School. She attended Young Harris College and graduated from Auburn University receiving a degree in education. She then received her Master's Degree from Jacksonville State. Kaye worked for Tulane University before returning to her hometown of Cartersville, GA. Kaye spent the next 15 years at Emerson Elementary, working with a staff and students that she dearly loved.
Kaye is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Daisy Gaines of Cartersville and Jim and Carolyn Barnwell of Florence, AL.
Kaye is survived by her daughter Carolyn, who was the light of her life; her parents: Frances Gaines Martin and Dr. Carol Martin of Cartersville, GA. and James and Lyndi Barnwell of Unadilla, GA. Her brothers, Bob Barnwell (Kay) of Alabama and Stewart Barnwell (Julie) of Roswell GA. ; sister Taylor Horton (Micah) of Nashville, TN.; stepsister, Lori Cobb (Darrel) of Mableton, GA. and stepbrother Michael Martin (Stephanie) of Dallas, TX.
Kaye will be missed by her many friends, especially Kari Hodge, Abby North, Carrie Caswell, Misty Myrick and Peyton Dellaporta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kaye's name to: Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Duke University Medical Center, P.O. box 3624, Durham, NC, 27710; The Etowah Valley Humane Society, 36 Ladds Mountain Rd SW, Cartersville, GA, 30120.
Special thanks to the caring and efficient staff of Amedysis Hospice and Dr. Carmen Klass, oncology, Northwest Georgia Oncology Center, Kennestone.
The family will receive friends from six o'clock in the evening until eight, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Owen Funeral Home.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, GA, has charge of the arrangements.

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May 18, 2017

Margaret Gentry

Kaye was always so kind & loving to me. I loved her like a daughter. I'm so sorry for the families' & friend's loss. Her sweet daughter, Carolyn Gentry, loved her mother so very much. Just hoping everyone can help ease her pain in the years to come. Frances & Papa Carroll did such an amazing job in caring for Kaye. Our hearts are broken.

May 18, 2017

Kaye was always sweet & kind to me. I loved her like a daughter! I'm so sorry for everyone's loss, & that includes so many people. Sweet Carolyn loved her Mama so much & I hope we can help her in the years to come. Frances & Papa Caroll did such a great job with Kaye's care. My heart is in ideed broken.
Margaret Gentry

May 14, 2017

Dana Harwell

So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!

May 13, 2017

Misty Myrick

The best friend a girl could ever ask for. Beautiful soul and such a blessing to have had in my life. I love you KK! Rest easy now love. Until we meet again...

May 13, 2017

Liz Walton

What a beautiful soul Kaye was. She never met a stranger and made anyone that crossed her path feel special. I am so sorry to hear this news. We went to Young Harris together. The picture you chose for this page is so perfect! My prayers to the family.

May 13, 2017

Sharon Osborne Smith

I met Kaye over 10 years ago and three years later we were teaching together. Kaye was a loved teacher by every student she touched. She had a brilliant mind and a was a wonderful co-worker and friend.
Sharon Osborne Smith

May 12, 2017

Jennee Claire Herring

Kaye came into my life while attending Young Harris College. She was 1 door down in The Manget dorm. She loved music and loved to laugh. We hit it off immediately and she later became an Alpha Iota sorority sister. She had a contagious smile and she was So kind . love u kaye

May 12, 2017

Ken House

Kaye was a friend from Elementary school and once a friend..she was always your friend. No matter the situation.. Kaye could always be counted on to be there for any friend who needed her..and she was taken much too soon. Frances, Carol and Bobby
Sweet Carolyn ...you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am also thankful for the day several weeks ago that Frances and Carol let me, Greg and Jay come and visit w Kaye for a little while.

May 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss.I remember her as a little girl running and playing as if she was one of the guys, with that blonde hair blowing in the wind.I know words offer small comfort, but I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Gene Howard,

May 12, 2017

Sally Edwards

My heart breaks for you both, Francis and Carol. I had no idea Kay was so ill, but I am relieved for her and all her family that she no longer suffers.
I will carry you both very close to my heart in the days and months ahead in the firm belief that time, faith, and the love and support of friends will help you hold this unimaginable loss and offer you some manner of eventual peace. I consider myself part of that circle of support and love for you both.
With great affection,
Sally Edwards

May 11, 2017

I hope all your memories will help you for all the days to come
I am so glad Kari and Kay were so good for each other.
Donna and Doug Cobb

May 11, 2017

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May 10, 2017

Connie McSwain

Kaye was selected as my mentor when I started my teaching career. I wondered how I got a P.E. teacher as a mentor. I quickly figured that out. She taught me things about children that you don't learn in a class, and things about being a team player. She was such a caring and attentive person and I am proud to have known and worked alongside her. She was talented and creative. May God bless those who will miss her. I will.

May 9, 2017

Wanda Cagle Gray

I taught Kay P.E.at Cartersville Elementary School. She shared with me in 2008 the reason she became a P.E. Teacher was because of me. I will never forget that day she brought good tears to my eyes.

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