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and spent 41 years together. Her biggest joy was being a mother to their son Austin who shares her love for the outdoors and good food.
Kathy started working at Tropical Interiors through the OJT program in high school. She worked at Ball PamAm Plant Company (which was acquired by Yoder Brothers) in product development, as a harvest manager, and finally as HR manager. She then went to work for Appalachian Material Services for approximately 24 years as a manager of their biosolids firm.
Kathy was a person who had many talents and a huge heart for helping others. Kathy was known by all for her exceptional cooking. She loved to cook for family, friends, and all sizes of events. Over the years, she enjoyed spending time gardening, taking care of her plants, and being on the
water.
Kathy is survived by her husband and son; father, Charles Gallagher; stepmother, Inez Gallagher; brothers, Mike and Chris Gallagher; niece, Micah Gallagher; and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan (Snyder) Slobodzian; stepfather, Leon Slobodzian; stepbrother; Leon Slobodzian Jr.; and grandparents.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM-2:00 PM with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 PM on Saturday August 17, 2024, at Brown and Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, Florida, 34209. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Tidewell Hospice Foundation and dedicate the contribution to the Bradenton Hospice House, 3550 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 or https://tidewellfoundation.org/donate/.
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