Kathleen Ann Strong

Kathleen (Kathy) Strong, 69, of Kent, NY passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel House in Hilton, NY, surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathy was born on June 3, 1955, in Wisconsin and spent her adult life in Texas and New York. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by compassion and service to others.

As a registered nurse, Kathy dedicated her career to caring for patients in a variety of healthcare settings. She found her greatest fulfillment in home healthcare, where she provided comfort, care, and love to elderly patients. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support left an indelible mark on everyone she met.

Kathy had a deep love for animals and provided a warm, loving home to many pets over the years. She enjoyed gardening, taking walks with her pets, visiting her daughters and grandchildren, reading, attending church, arts and crafts, spending time with friends, and traveling to new places.

Kathy was predeceased by her beloved son, Nathaniel Strong; her mother, Helen Spencer; her sister, Valerie Spencer-Petit; her nephew, Matthew Petit; and her in-laws, Malcolm and Ann Strong.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Daniel Strong; her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Val Andrei, Stephanie and Wayne Krull, and Andrea and Mike Porte; her cherished grandchildren; as well as many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 State Route 31 Holley, Friday December 27th 4:00pm-7:00pm. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday at 10:00am at St. Mark’s Church in Kendall. Burial will be in West Kendall/Beechwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy’s memory to Mt. Carmel House in Hilton, NY, Mt. Carmel House, 288 Frisbee Hill Road, Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 366-4949.

To share a memory of Kathy, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.