Kate Ripley Lalor

One of the best things about our home was being Kate's next door neighbor. Neighbors are not always friends, but Kate was to us.

I had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful teacher/friend at Rosman High School. She also was the sponsor of my graduating Class of 1985. She had the personality of showing she cared about all of us at school. If we had an issue in school or in our personal lives dating etc, she was there to offer her ear, suggestions, and even hook you up with her awesome brother if you needed a date for the prom. If you are reading this Allen Lalor you know the story...and it was one of the most amazing proms for me at RHS! Thank you! Also, she has supported my daughter throughout her college years encouraging her alongside her education journey at University of Tennessee. What a legacy of genuine kindness she has left to bloom in all of us, to share encouragement, to be an inspiration, and always give a pleasant SMILE. Ms. Kate you will be missed, and I send sincere love and condolences to your sweet family

I will always treasure memories of sitting at Katy's dining table to write and share poems. Her hospitality was spectacular.

While I wasn´t able to go this last year, Katy made it to Life Is a Verb Camp back in October, to be loved on and to love. Photographers shared pictures on our camp pages, and the LOVE was in every picture.

This picture was from 2019, when I last saw Katy in person. She was one of the special humans with a heart as big as all outdoors. She brought us all into her family. Shine on, dear one, shine on.

My condolences to Kate´s family; she will be dearly missed at Lifw is a Verb camp.

I absolutely loved her pictures with her children and grandchildren. The pure joy! My children were blessed with a grandmother like Kate. They are better and more grounded humans because of that. Prayers and blessings for all of you.

Kate was a sister alto in Womansong. She had a way of making you feel so very loved; she could make you laugh; and her calm and steady manner was very appreciated. I will miss her greatly.

We spent many wonderful times with Kate and Ruth on Lake James. They love the lake as do their dogs. We will miss her terribly. May the love and support of family and friends carry you through. She left her mark on this earth!

We spent many wonderful times with Kate and Ruth at our home on Lake James. They loved the lake as did their golden retrievers. We will miss her terribly and think of her when we go by the little sandy beach we played at so often. Condolences to the family. She certainly left her mark!
Jim & Sheila Kindley