Kathy Lee Walston
November 15, 1950 - July 14, 2012
Obituary
Kathy Lee Walston was born to Doris and Ruthie Mae Walston in Warren, Arkansas. The family later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she attended Rancho High school. In 1968, joining her brother Thomas, Kathy moved to Seattle, WA where she obtained her A.A. degree from Bellevue Community College and her B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of Washington. She was employed as a probation counselor with the King County Juvenile courts system for over 30 years.
On December 31, 1999, Kathy married her long time sweetheart Arthur Simon Clark, whom preceded her in death. Kathy possessed a strong will of determination and perseverance and was loved by all. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Ebenezer AME Church where she served on the usher board and greeted her fellow church members, friends and strangers with a warm and genuine smile until her health began to decline.
Kathy is preceded in death by her father and mother Doris and Ruthie Mae, sister Linda Faye and brother John T. Walston.
Those left to mourn yet celebrate her life is her devoted daughter Teresa Walston and grandson Peter Lawrence Harris III, Brothers Lonnie and Dennis of Las Vegas. Thomas (Jeanneta), Bobbilee Edward Walston, sister Dorothy Walston-Dunn all of Seattle, and a host of nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
One of the Kathy’s proudest moments was being able to watch her grandson, Peter, graduate from Seattle University Class of 2011.
Broken Chain
We knew little that day that God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, that day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide: and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as good calls us one by one the chain will link again.
Beautiful job on the Obit. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
You are hurting now, but you will find peace in knowing that your mother is no longer in pain.May God Bless you
My prayers are with you and your family.
All my Love and Prayers goes out to the Walston Family!
Care prayers to all, the cherished memories and beautiful love is with you and your family. Faith blessings, healing & love are with you Teresa, Peter and family. Always, Lorraine
Dion and I are so blessed to be part of the family. Kathy has been a mother to us and we are so thankful. Blessings and Heartfelt condolences to the family. The White family from Detroit and Illinois have you in thought and prayer.
Teresa, Peter and the Walston Family, my prayers are with you all. I love you!
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a very sweet and caring person. I will truly miss her beautiful spirit. Rest My Sister!!!!!!!
Dear Teresa, Peter and Walston Family, a precious jewel will be dearly missed. Kathy was one of the most kindest beautiful women my sons and I had the pleasure of meeting. We treasure the many good times we shared. We sincerely express our condolences to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.We send hugs and kisses from your family in Detroit. Angie
Kathy was one the most incredible women I met in a long time and I feel like I lost my best friend. Love, Beverly
I love and miss you!