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Kathryn Ayers Obituary
LIMA — Kathryn "Kítty" Ayers, 75, passed away after a four year battle with cancer at 3:55 pm, October 15, 2019 at her residence.
She was born November 24, 1943 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Willard and Marie (Prihoda) Zoellner who preceded her in death. On July 15, 1977 she married Thomas A. Ayers who survives in Lima.
She retired from Shawnee Middle School in 2010 after 37 years of service as a math and algebra teacher. She previously had been a middle school teacher in Eugene, Oregon. She received her Bachelor Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and her Master of Science Degree from the University of Oregon. She was a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar. She was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, Ohio Council Teachers of Mathematics, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, for over 25 years she was a coach for "Mathcounts", Shawnee Country Club, and Ohio Northern University Women. She loved playing Bridge. She loved to travel and was greatly involved with her grandchildren's activities.
Survivors include: 2 Sons, Michael (Pam) Ayers of Lima, Bill (Joanna) Ayers of Las Vegas, NV; 6 Grandchildren - Kayleigh (Tyler) McDowell, Emmilee Ayers, Annie Ayers, Laura Ayers, Rachel Ayers, Matthew Ayers; 5 Great-Grandchildren - Aubrie Eggerton, Ethan Eggerton, Lilliana McDowell, Zoey McDowell, Jaxon McDowell; 3 Brothers, John (Tami) Zoellner, Pete (Jackie) Zoellner, Robert (Barbara) Zoellner; 2 Sisters, Ruth Gawlikoski, Mary (John Kins) Kier.
She was preceded in death by: a Brother-in-law, Buba Gawlikoski.
Following the 11:00 a.m. Mass, a Memorial Service will be conducted at St. Gerard Catholic Church on her birthday, Sunday, November 24, 2019. A "Celebration of Life" will follow at Shawnee Country Club from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Gerard Catholic Church in Lima or the James Cancer Center in Columbus.
Kitty's remains will be buried next to her parents' graves at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Stratford, Wisconsin, in the spring of 2020.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Greg Adams
November 8, 2019
Diane and I send our love and prayers to the Ayers family during this difficult time. Kitty was a great lady and touched the lives of so many people. She was dear to us and will be missed.
Mike Melvin
October 22, 2019
Condolences my friend.
Mike and Faith Cummings
October 21, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Kitty's passing. She was a very special lady.God bless you all, now, and in the days ahead.
Bill Ayers
October 20, 2019
R.I.P.
Rita Gremling
October 20, 2019
Tom, Mike and family,
So sorry for your loss. Kitty was a special lady. She will be missed. You are all in my prayers.
In sympathy, Rita Gremling
Pat & Charlie
October 20, 2019
Kitty was a dear friend. We will miss all the good times together. Sending prayers to Tom and the family.
October 20, 2019
So Sorry for your loss.
Jenny Thines, Beverly Burdette's daughter
Paul & Cathy Warnecke
October 20, 2019
Our family sends its love, thoughts, and prayers to Thomas, the children and grand- children, many families and friends who loved this dear lady...she must have been so lovely and special...because she has a lovely family!!! May the Good Lord comfort everyone during your time of sorrow.
Michael Ayers
October 20, 2019
A great math teacher and mother... we're all going to miss you, Mom.
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