Kathy Kidwell Obituary

A Cox's Creek resident, Kathy Jo Kidwell age 35, passed away on Monday March 31, 2014 at University of Louisville Hospital. She was born on Aug. 14, 1978 in Lebanon, Ky., was the former Kathy Jo Mattingly, she was an employee of Sullivan University working in the Graduate School Affairs Office, active with the Nelson County Special Olympics, American Diabetes Association, a WKU graduate, where she belonged to Sigma Kappa and a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Francis Wallace Clark and John "Keg" Mattingly.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Richard Kidwell of Cox's Creek; two step-children, Carsyn Kidwell and Adalin Kidwell both of Cox's Creek; her mother, Deborah Lynn Clark Mattingly of New Hope; her father, Gerard (Andi) Mattingly of St. Francis; 2 sisters, Becky (Mark) Ballard of Bardstown and Jessica Sturgeon of Louisville; a brother, Dallas Mattingly of St. Francis; nieces, Courtney Ballard and Paige Ballard both of Bardstown, and her grandmothers, Mary Clark of New Hope and Lucille Mattingly of Nazareth.
Mass of Christian burial was Friday April 4, 2014, 11 a.m., at St. Gregory Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Reverend Paul Eve was the celebrant.
Visitation was Thursday, from 2-8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., and after 8:30 a.m. on Friday at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.
Family requests that expressions of sympathy go to, St. Gregory Catholic School or Nelson County Special Olympics in memory of Kathy Kidwell.

Published by The Springfield Sun from Apr. 8 to Apr. 15, 2014.
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Dear family and friends of dear Kathy, please accept my deepest condolences. There really are no words to express the heartfelt sadness one feels when a young life is extinguished so suddenly. Time and unexpected events befall us all, states Ecclesiastes 9:11. May the God who is binding up the brokenhearted and comforting those mourning be of comfort to you during this most difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)

Christina Escobar

April 15, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

April 9, 2014

Erica Johnson

April 5, 2014

She was a wonderful person, who was ready to help any time at Sullivan University. May her soul rest in God.

Sunil Jose

April 4, 2014

I am blessed to have known Kathy. She was a servant leader who encouraged others to do just a little more and be a little better each day. My journey at Sullivan will not be the same without her. God bless your family.

Stefani Tucker

April 4, 2014

Today as the moments pass slowly away, I love my true sisters of dear Sigma K. A million tomorrow's shall all pass away, ne'er I forget all the joy that we shared today.

ONE HEART, ONE WAY

LISK,
J Brum

Jennifer Brumley

April 4, 2014

Kathy was a wonderful person. I met her 3 years ago when I decided to go back to school to get my MBA. Her dedication to me made feel like I was that special. Enjoyed walking on her office teasing with her about quitting school, her comment was you better not, I will hurt you. She will be missed for sure.

Antonio Whiting

April 3, 2014

Kathy was a wonderful person. I met her 3 years ago when I decided to go back to school to get my MBA. Her dedication to me made feel like I was that special. Enjoyed walking in her office teasing with her about quitting school, her comment was you better not, I will hurt you. She will be missed for sure.

Antonio Whiting

April 3, 2014

God has called home a very special person.

Antonio Whiting

April 3, 2014

Kathy was a wonderful person. I met her 3 years ago when I decided to go back to school to get my MBA. Her dedication to me made feel like I was that special. Enjoyed walking in her office teasing with her about quitting school, her comment was you better not, I will hurt you. She will be missed for sure.

Antonio Whiting

April 3, 2014

She was a great person. May her soul rest in peace in heaven.

shristi

April 3, 2014

I was shocked to hear of Kathy's passing, she was my graduate studies coordinator at Sullivan University, and great source of advice for me there. I will miss her, my condolences.

Ricardo Barcenas

April 3, 2014

I was shocked to hear of Kathy's passing. She was my "guiding light" at Sullivan. I had just spoken with her on last Tuesday. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. May your faith and the love of family and friends help you through this time of sorrow.

April 3, 2014

Clifton Griffin Jr

April 3, 2014

I didn't know Kathy personally but I was looking forward to getting to know her as a new student at Sullivan. I just want to say I'm sorry for your loss & may God's comfort keep you all in this time of grief.

Clifton Griffin Jr

April 3, 2014

April 2, 2014

I am very sorry about the loss.

Uma Khanal

April 2, 2014

I am so sorry about the loss. I knew Kathy from Sullivan University and she was a nice person. Extremely sorry. May her soul rest in peace.

ranjit more

April 2, 2014

Our hearts breaks with the news of Kathy's passing. I hope it brings some comfort knowing your family is in our thoughts and we are praying for God's strength to help you get through this difficult time.

Tricia Williams

April 2, 2014

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