Kathleen Coughlen Parrett

1965 - 2018

PARRETT, Kathleen Coughlen Kathleen Coughlen Parrett, age 52, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at her home in Austin, TX. She was born April 9, 1965, on the Fort Ord Army Post, near Monterey, CA to Thomas David "Tucker" and Marilyn Louise (nee Rutherford) Coughlen. She married the love of her life, Brian Joseph Parrett, on March 29, 2013, in Dripping Springs, Texas. She was a 1983 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas and was an officer in the Lee Brigadiers. She received her Bachelor's in Education from Stephen F. Austin and taught English for several years in the Deer Park ISD. While teaching, she completed her Master's Degree and worked many years as a High School Counselor in the Austin area. Kathleen was very passionate about her students, believing they could be successful no matter how difficult their circumstances. She refused to let a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer last May dim her enthusiasm for life or stop her from counseling her students until the end. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way, keeping in touch with people throughout her life. A great and loyal friend to many, she loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was passionate about her beliefs, with a strong belief in God, yet was open to the beliefs of others. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Brian; her father, Tucker; her brother, David Allen (Katie) Coughlen; nephews, Kyle Allen and Sean David Coughlen; her aunt, Patricia Calvert "Penny" (Lloyd) (nee Coughlen) Connour; and many cousins and dear friends. Kathleen is preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn. Family, friends, and others whose lives Kathleen touched are invited to the celebration of her life on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750 to reminisce, grieve, and support each other. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathleen's memory to Urban Roots (http://urbanrootsatx.org) or Austin Pets Alive (https://www.austinpetsalive.org)