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Katherine Spiess Obituary

SPIESS KATHERINE C. SPIESS On Friday August 13, 2010, Katherine C. Spiess, age 62 of Bethesda, MD. Devoted mother of Meghan, Shannon and Kaitlin Pettit. Loving sister of Tommy, Timmy and Teddy Longstreth. She is also survived by beloved "mother" Ruthie Galloway, former husband Michael Pettit and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday August 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 3630 Quesada St., N.W., Washington, DC. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Tributes and inquiries may be made at www.rappfuneral.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 17, 2010.

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Margaret Randle

August 18, 2010

My sweet Kaitland,

Your mom has gone to a beautiful place of comfort and absolute peace. You took great care of her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Louise Ridenour

August 18, 2010

Kathy had such a sparkling personality and sweet disposition. I am sorry she suffered so much and I know the love of her family eased some of the suffering. My condolences to her family.

Jennifer Summerville & Family

August 18, 2010

Meghan, Kaitlin, and Shannon, you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Your mom will always be remembered and cherished by us.

Luis Ramon Sevilla Somoza

August 18, 2010

Kathy, one of our beloved grade school friends. We will miss you girl! Our hearts are with you and your family. Your childhood amigo, Luis Ramon Sevilla Somoza (Managua, Nicaragua)

Maury Collins

August 17, 2010

Kathy and I became best friends too many years ago, around 7th grade at Blessed Sacrament, and have been dear friends ever since. This is a terrible loss for her girls, who were the center of her universe, and the rest of us who loved her and were loved in return. But I'm relieved she's not suffering any more and she will live on in all our stories and memories and hearts. My condolences to Meghan and Shannon and Kaitlin, and you should be proud of yourselves for the great care you took of her, I know she was proud of all of you.
Maury Collins

Craig Reynolds

August 17, 2010

God bless Katherine. She is in our prayers and always in our memories.

Gayla Dawson

August 17, 2010

Meghan, although I never had the chance to meet your mother, I can tell she was a inspiration to you and the rest of your family. You're right, she will always watch over you and keep you safe. My prayers to you and your family at this time.

Meghan Pettit

August 17, 2010

I miss you and think about you every minute of everyday! I love you so much & I feel so lost without you but I'm very thankful that you are at peace and finally out of pain. You are my world & I now know I have a guardian angel to watch over me. I love you mom!

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