Kathleen Gordon Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Houston, Texas

KATHLEEN CORNELIA GORDON (KAY) a loving mother, sister, and aunt, was born January 24, 1953, in Houston, Texas. She departed this life on Thursday, August 30, 2007 of complications with a long term illness. She will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. Kay will be remembered for her energy for life and her strong will to live. Her desire was to be the vigorous, athletic woman she once was. Kathleen attended Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School. She graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1971. In 1975 she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Texas Southern University, where she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She received a Masters Degree in Finance at Pepperdine University. Kathleen loved to travel and meet new people with a sweet smile on her face. She lived and worked in Augsburg, Germany for 10 years as an elementary teacher and day care director for the U. S. Military. She was Augsburg's first Jazzercize instructor. She also worked for United Airlines as a flight attendant and later as a Beauty Image Consultant for the company's flight attendants. Preceding her in death are her mother, Clydie Gordon, her father, Lonnie Gordon, and brother, Anthony Gordon. She leaves to cherish her memories; her devoted and loving daughter, Portlynn Elizabeth Tagavi. Eight sisters: Marie, Grace Ann, Elizabeth, Rose Mary, Norma, Cecelia, Julie and Juanita. Six brothers: Lonnie Jr., Michael, Raymond, Larry, Martin, and Rudy. Many relatives including nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Visitation Saturday 9am. Rosary 10am. Funeral Mass 11am. All services to be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church 4000 Sumpter St. Interment will follow at Paradise North Cemetery.

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Kathleen, I have been looking for you for years and am so sad to find you in these pages. Your daughter Portlynn, whom I carried in the Putah Creek stream at Guenoc Vineyards years ago when she was a baby, must be in her twenties, no, thirties, and evidently married---hopefully happy as you always were. I think of you as the joyful pioneer of jazzercise, skier, enthusiastic bundle of energy and lover of life. We had some lovely times together, and I will remember you with such fondness and...

Karen Melander-Magoon

August 01, 2024 | Friend

May your soul and the souls of all who have gone before you, rest in peace.

John Smith

October 03, 2007 | Houston

My sorrow goes out to Kay's daughter and siblings. She will be missed by you, but, she is a beautiful Angel now and is flying feely!

Alicia Brenda (Deculus) Olive

September 27, 2007 | Santa Rosa, CA

Kay was a gracious lady. I will always remember her beautiful smile and eyes filled with love! We were fortunate to visit with Kay & Porlynn when we lived in Chicago. Our thoughts and prayers are with Portlynn and the wonderful Gordon cousins during this time and always! With lots of love. Your cousins, Billy & Aneva

Aneva & Billy LaChapelle

September 19, 2007 | Raywood, TX

My Darling Kay,

We have been friends for over 30 years and I miss laughing and talking with you girl. I can just see you now prancing around Heaven and what a pretty angel you made....smile...always

Flora, Grundy, Grundy II & Imani

Flora Moody-Wiley

September 17, 2007 | Pearland, TX

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to Portlyn and the family. I had the pleasure of briefly spending time with Ms.Gordon and will always remember her faithfulness. May God comfort you at this time.

Patrice Freeman

September 10, 2007 | Houston, TX

Dear Gordon Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that she and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Cynthia Stelly Llorens and Deacon Cornelius Llorens

cyndi llorens

September 09, 2007 | Houston, TX

With deepest sympathy, May God be with you for your loss . Prayers and Memories will comfort you in ways you can't begin to understand. Some of her siblings know who I am from OMOM Church and Jefferson Davis High School. My prayers are with you all.

Agnes McZeal

September 09, 2007 | Houston, TX

Portlynn,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Know that my prayers are with you and the family. I went to school with your uncle Martin and I attend Our Mother of Mercy Church. May Our Lord and Savior be your confort in this time of sorrow.

Joyce Brown Randle

September 09, 2007 | Houston, TX

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