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Kathy STITTSWORTH Obituary

Kathy Davis Stittsworth

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Kathy Davis Stittsworth, 56, of Springfield, died at 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center.

Kathy was born Nov. 8, 1958, in Springfield, the daughter of Kenneth Wayne and Lois Ruth Suckow Davis.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Springfield High School. She received an A.A.S. in Nursing from Lincoln Land Community College and an associate's degree from Robert Morris University. Kathy worked at Memorial Medical Center, St. John's Hospital, and Doctor's Hospital as an ICU nurse and later worked as a dialysis nurse.

Kathy was a member of the Springfield Arts and Crafts Club, and a former volunteer for Animal Protective League, Junior League of Springfield and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. She enjoyed jewelry, craft making, antiques, vintage items, and shopping. She had a great love for dogs and animals and watching the show, "Supernatural."

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by one daughter, Abigail (husband, Kevin) Davis Cline of Springfield; one brother, Mark (wife, Pamela) Davis of Galesburg; one sister, Jennie (husband, Eric) Davis Moy of Indianapolis, Ind.; one aunt, Donna (husband, Richard) Davis of Bella Vista, Ark.; faithful companion, Little Bit; granddog, Nora; two nieces; four nephews; and several cousins.

Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Memorial Ceremony: 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, with the Rev. Hannah Dreitcer officiating.

Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home.

Private family burial will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 N. Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702 or Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donation Network, Attn: Gwen Blakemore, 425 Spring Lake Dr., Itasca, IL 60143.

Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2015.
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To Kathy's family, I'm so sorry for your loss, Kathy was a good friend of mine in High School, she will be missed.

Liz Brennan Gasperin

March 26, 2015

KATH, you had the most amazing laughter and I will always remember sitting in class listening to you laugh and seeing your smile. Heaven is lit up with you today.

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March 26, 2015

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