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Katherine Asbury Obituary

Asbury, Katherine
1941 - 2020
Katherine "Katie" Louise Asbury, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020. Katie was born on November 17, 1941 to William and Mabel Torges in Portsmouth, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother William Torges. Katie is survived by her children, Allan (Julie), Bruce (Heather), Brian (Kim); grandchildren, Nathan, Brayden, Connor, and Autumn; and former husband and friend, Damon (Jacquelyn). She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Katie was an elementary school teacher in Columbus Public Schools for over 30 years. Teaching reading to children was her joy and passion and she was one of the first reading recovery teachers certified in Ohio. A graduate of The Ohio State University in 1963, Katie was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. Katie was a member of Worthington United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Katie's name to: I Know I Can, 1108 City Park Avenue, Suite 301, Columbus, Ohio 43206 or iknowican.org. Private funeral arrangements with interment in Worthington, Ohio handled by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME NORTWEST CHAPEL.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 13 to Jan. 18, 2020.

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Shaquanna Nicole Timmons

January 7, 2024

I still have my Christmas cactus tree Ms. Katy! You were an absolute joy to care for before you transitioned. I think of you often. Wishing your family peace and love.
Always in my heart,
Shaquanna "Coco" Timmons

Janet Taylor

January 21, 2020

I'll miss you Katie...enjoyed teaching with you and our friendship and then for many years our phone calls between Columbus and Raleigh.
With love and prayers to your family,

Janet Taylor

Betty Searles

January 19, 2020

I express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Katie was a dear friend of mine. I will miss her. She was a good teacher and was really good to her kids. She was a wonderful mother and a good friend. I'm sorry for your family. I know she will greatly missed.

Patty Amorine

January 18, 2020

Thank you for your friendship. You will be greatly missed. I love you.

Lynn Wheeler

January 16, 2020

Our condolences to all the family. Wishing you well on your next journey, Katie, your friend and former neighbor, Lynn Wheeler.

Carol Starn

January 15, 2020

I think of you often, Katie! I miss you!

Shaquanna Timmons

January 14, 2020

I love you Katy! I'll never forget the amount of joy you brought in to my life. Thank you immensely! You will be extremely missed!

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