Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Kathryn Root Obituary
Kathryn Marie Culpepper Root, born January 25, 1922 to Zenas and Mamie Culpepper in Crystal City Texas, passed away July 25, 2014. She is survived by her husband William Dewitt Root of 57 years. Daughter: Jennifer Matsuda; sons: David Root and wife Jeanine, William Joseph Root and wife Windy, Byron Howell; Sister Mary Lee Pieratt; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Forest Park Lawndale from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Forest Park Lawndale Family Chapel at 10:00 am, on Friday, August 1, 2014. Interment to follow at Forest Park Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Root
6 Entries
JO MACTAVISH
September 5, 2014
Today, like many days over the years you were on my mind. You can never know the positive force you were in my life in my teen years. You have always had a special place in my heart.
Maya Angelou said it best:
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL."
Joan Jeide
July 31, 2014
Kathryn, thank you for the many years of friendship you shared with my Mom. You meant so much to our family. Love to Bill, Jennifer, Pepper, David and Billy.
July 28, 2014
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL THE FAMILY. KATHRYN WAS A GREAT LADY.
JOHN AND GLORIA FLORA
July 28, 2014
Bill, my deepest sympathy is with you and your family as you have experienced a very similar period as I.
May our Father's gracious love hold and keep you and all your family, now and forever.
Harold Key
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Brooks (Rick) Maguire
July 26, 2014
Sending love to Bill, Sr., Jenny, Byron and Bill, Jr. and praying God's love, comfort and peace be all around you! Kathryn was like a second mom to me since my very earliest childhood!
William Root
July 26, 2014
Thank you Kathryn Root for accepting me and loving me as one of your own .I am forever in your debt for all your prayers, tears sacrifices, words of wisdom ,understanding , encouragement and support you've given me .My life was surely blessed by having you be a part of it . I will miss you. Love Billy. William J Root
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Kathryn Root's name
Memorial Events
for Kathryn Root
Funeral services provided by:
Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home & Forest Park Lawndale6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023
People and places connected with Kathryn
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Kathryn's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Kathryn Root's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
