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Kathy Groseclose Obituary

GROSECLOSE Kathy Jenkins Groseclose, age 64, of Orange City, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial from complications from surgery. Mrs. Groseclose is survived by her husband, Claude Dennis Groseclose; her sons and their wives, Dennis and Stacey and Chad and Jill; four grandchildren, Kayla, Cole, Grant and Lane. She was born Kathy Jenkins on March 8, 1947 in Akron, Ohio. She has been married to her husband "Denny" since age 18. They also lived in Sunbury, OH, Shreveport, LA and Humble, TX. Kathy was a caring and loving wife and mother who raised two successful young men devoted to their families. She was a personal counselor at the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp in Cassadaga, FL. Prior to receiving her certification, she worked for years in the Cassadaga bookstore. Before her career in Cassadaga, Kathy was an office manager in Longwood, FL. She is remembered as a sensitive, insightful and gentle spirit who was always willing to help anyone who asked. Whether through giving her time, money, counsel or love; Kathy touched the lives of hundreds of people when they were in moments of great need. Along with her husband, Kathy took active roles in Seminole County, FL youth sports. She touched the lives of many kids growing up in Central Florida through her tireless dedication to their on-field athletic performance as well as their off-field success in life. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 with visitation one hour prior to service at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH. Interment Fancher Cemetery in Westerville, OH. Friends, if they wish, may donate in Kathy's name to Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP). Please go to http://www.pnhp.org/about/about-pnhp and click "Donate to PNHP" in the upper middle part of the page to donate.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 13 to Jul. 15, 2011.

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July 17, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about Kathy. I am out of town and sorry I couldn't be at the Memorial. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Joyce Edwards Kaiser

July 16, 2011

sorry about your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you an your family .Arden Nichols,corning Ohio.

Trent Slack

July 15, 2011

My family's prayers are with Denny and your family. Just an old voice from the past in Sunbury. Blessing to her family and friends. I remember her with fondness. Sorry for your loss.

Trent Slack

July 15, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with your family. An old friend from the past in Sunbury.

Peggy (Glenn) Caynor

July 14, 2011

Denny and family, I was saddened to learn of your loss. I remember Kathy with fondness. We became friends in grade school. So sorry.

Bob Hartsook

July 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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