GATHA LEE "KITTY" KOPPLOW

GATHA KOPPLOW Obituary

KOPPLOW, GATHA (KITTY) LEE, died on Monday Aug. 2, 2010. Kitty was born on Nov. 6, 1926 in Ayden N.C., the 2nd of 5 children (Jane, Billie, Liz, LJ) to parents Dora Elizabeth and Willie Jasper Griffin. In 1945 she met Roger, who was in the Navy. At a USO dance in Williamsburg, VA they were married on Dec. 29, 1945 in MIA, FL, home to Rogers Family since 1921. They raised 4 children (Ron, Diane, Kathy, Janice) and have 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Kitty was always the Belle Of The Ball and enjoyed hosting parties for family and friends especially at their vacation home in Key Largo. Kitty was a member of the Mahi Shriners Womens Group (IHAM), helping to raise money to support the Shriner Hospitals for children charity. Kitty and Roger traveled extensively and danced to the sound of big band music for over 64 yrs. A memorial service will be held on Sat. Aug. 14, 2010 at Wayside Baptist Church 7701 S.W. 98th St. Beginning at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that tax deductible donations in Kitty's memory be sent to The Shriners Hospital For Children, 12502 USF Pine Dr. Tampa, FL 33612 or www.shrinershq.org/hospitals /tampa. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for GATHA KOPPLOW

13 Entries

Mike Alexander

August 2, 2024

I remember great times in Miami and Key Largo. So sorry for her passing.

Buddy Gracy

August 2, 2024

So Sorry for your loss i reamber the Days in stilltsville with the Mariners and in the Keys. A lot of great memories.

Buddy Gracy

Susan Lynn

August 14, 2010

There are so many wonderful memories of Kitty. The ! st one was going to my 1st Shrine Ball in the 70's. When she walked toward me to introduce her self, I thought WOW what a stuning lady. Being friends with Kitty and Roger over the years has been wonderful, they both have their own sence of humor ! It saddened so me when Kitty suffered her strokes. Putting her wheel chair in the car for Roger broke my heart, but kitty always smiled a little which I knew was her Thank you. Yes, I will miss Kitty, but I know she is in a better place. Free to share her wit with all. It's us who are left behind that have the hole in our hearts. My love to you Roger and all of your family. Please take care, Love Susan

Sheron Weatherholtz, first daughter in law

August 13, 2010

Kitty was a good mother-in-law. She taught me that your husband comes first. You respect his time at work, and you look pretty when he comes home. She was supportive when her first grandbaby came even if she didn’t know what a Platex nurser was. My thoughts and love are with Roger and the whole family at the celebration of Kitty’s life tomorrow at Wayside.

Jim & Margaret Ridley

August 10, 2010

We remember out visit that took place in
Banner Elk, NC. How nice to have been
invited to dinner. We enjoyed the evening. Our best wishes to you Roger and tell Kathy we say hello,

Buddy Gracy

August 10, 2010

Sorry to hear about the lost of Kitty. She was a great lady and she will be missed a whole lot . I have so many great memories with the shrine and stiltsville days. She is now at peace with the Lord.

Gene & Betty Dangerfield

August 10, 2010

We thank you for the fond memories of fun days with the Shriners, and for helping us when we were new to the order. Your are in our thoughts and prayers and know Kitty is at peace now with the Lord.

Kathy Kopplow

August 9, 2010

I was daughter-in-law #2 and have fond memories of time spent with Kitty. She was the ultimate hostess and I enjoyed having her as a guest at the many gatherings Ron and I hosted at our home over the years.

Bettye Williams

August 9, 2010

So sorry to hear about Kitty. We all had so much fun dancing, boating, etc. YEARS AGO. I know she will be missed. My prayers are with you, God bless Bettye Williams (Bill Macdonald's sister)

Julie Henkel

August 9, 2010

Kitty was my Mother-In-Law and always welcomed me into her family with loving open arms and included me in her wonderful circle of friends. We've had many soulful talks and these warm memories will always remain. Kitty was a woman of courage, grace and strength. We've crossed paths in our Miami circle of friends ever since I was a young child and through fate, in later years, became family when I married her son, Ron. You will always be in my heart Kitty and now you rest in peace!

William Van Deusen

August 9, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

August 8, 2010

Are riches blessings upon her and her family; as we her nephews truly agree that she was full of life and hospitality throughout our time spent with Aunt Kitty. (Raleigh, NC)

Mary & Gene Roy

August 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time

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