Kathleen Cornelia Gordon

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.