Kathleen MARKHAM

MARKHAM, Kathleen Kincaid 77, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Feb 1, 2024. She was born in Winter Park, FL, and raised in Hillsboro, OH. She attended William & Mary College, receiving a B.A. in Arts & Sciences. After graduation from college, Kathleen taught first grade in Ohio and Florida before earning a M.Ed. at the University of Miami. Kathleen and her husband Charles ("Mark"), a retired pathologist, were married for 53 years before his passing in August of last year. Kathleen spent the better part of her life in community service and leadership roles for a number of organizations, including: the Women's Cancer Association of the University of Miami, Pinellas County Medical Society, Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, Sea Oats Magazine, Clearwater Bay Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church Diaconate. She and Mark were supporters of the arts in the greater Tampa Bay area and frequent visitors to area museums and performances. She enjoyed spending time observing and appreciating the wildlife in the nature preserve adjacent to her home, as well as caring for her two beloved cats. Kathleen is survived by her son, Blake (Jen) of Bainbridge Island, WA; three step-children, Charles (Ellen) of Gainesville, VA; Col. [Ret] Melissa "Boo" (Col. [Ret] Gregory) of Spring Valley, OH; and Peter (Kim) of Greensboro, NC; and eight grandchildren, Kieran and Connor, Reed and Ryan, Whitney and Amber, and Steven and Shawn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Stuart; and her sister, Anne. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date to honor Kathleen's memory. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater.