Kathy Day Obituary

February 23, 1955 - July 24, 2014 IN LOVING MEMORY OF KATHY DAY Kathryn L. Day, 59, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend died on Thursday morning, July 24, 2014. The cause was metastatic breast cancer. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 23, 1955 to parents Mercedes and Charles Lopez, Kathy grew up in Palmyra NJ. She trained as a registered nurse at The Cooper Hospital School of Nursing in Camden NJ, then worked as an RN in Ocean City NJ, Long Beach CA, Bloomington IN, Franklin IN, and Columbia MO, before finishing her career in Birmingham Alabama at UAB Hospital. She gave care and comfort to many during a nursing career that lasted 36 years in several specialties including critical care, operating room, and PACU. Kathy was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, where she worked with the membership and justice committees. She enjoyed birding, music, gardening, and playing with her friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Timothy Day, her son Matthew Day, 23, her two-year-old grand-daughter, Alaina Day, and by her sister, Barbara Giano, and brother, Charles Lopez. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham located at 4300 Hampton Heights Drive, Birmingham, AL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Birmingham Audubon, or Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8, 2014.
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It's a peaceful Sunday morning and hard to believe we have missed your presence 8 years now, yet - You are always in our hearts and prayers. Still remembering your beautiful smile, and still thinking of you all the way from here.

Theresa Landers

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July 31, 2022

I miss you so much!

Barb Giano

August 1, 2015

Kathy, I am sitting on the patio while Max and Megan are playing. I am thinking of you and our brief time together. Loving you always, all the way from here. Teri Landers

Teri Landers

August 24, 2014

Father God, we ask that you would help this family to feel the Peace that only you can give. In the name of the Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.

April Rawlins

August 9, 2014

I am so sorry for this loss. I knew Kathy from UUCBham. I pray that her family will be able to find peace in her passing. May the grace of God be with you.

April Rawlins

August 9, 2014

I remember how she reached out despite her own health struggles to offer me assistance. What a kind and loving heart!

Ruth Vann Lillian

August 8, 2014

My dear little sister - you were so strong and so brave. You always put others first and I thank you for always keeping in touch with me. Tim and Matt, I mourn your loss and thank both of you for being there for her when we could not. Her loving bro, Chuck.

Chuck Lopez

August 8, 2014

Sweet Kathy - funny, beautiful, quirky, intelligent, fun to be with, with the most wonderful outlook on life until the very end. Little niece, you will be missed by all and remembered with love always. Love, Adele and Steve

Adele Lippincott

August 8, 2014

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August 7, 2014

My cousin, Kathy- Although we haven't seen each other in a long time, I remember being together as kids. Be it on Wishart st, Hurley st, Saul st or Palmyra NJ ( which to me was like living in the country). We always enjoyed visiting your house. Your Mom and Dad always made us feel welcome. And of course your smile lit up the room. Always energetic and pleasant, I'm sure your fighting spirit will be missed by many.
Rest easy Cousin.
Eloy Lopez

August 7, 2014

Kathy was my cousin whom I respected and looked up to in my youth. She was a kind,earthy, considerate and loving soul who made all around her feel loved and nurtured. Although geography separated us for many years I was especially happy that we were able to spend some time together later in life. She will be missed and her memory cherished by my brothers and I. God rest your soul love...

mark lopez

August 7, 2014

Kathy was one of the most amazing nurses I've ever had the pleasure of working with. A good story & great smile was guaranteed!

Dawn Morrison

August 7, 2014

You will always be in my heart. You will always be my little sister. I will love you forever.

Barb Giano

August 7, 2014

I have fond memories of Kathy, beginning during her days as a new mother nursing her little baby. Our paths crossed again at the Shades Valley Y where we had many a political discussion. She was always a very dear lady!

Jody Coombs

August 7, 2014

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