Kathy Rae Schweitzer

Kathy Rae Schweitzer obituary

Kathy Rae Schweitzer

Kathy Schweitzer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.S. Williams Funeral Home - Shreveport on Sep. 12, 2025.
Kathy Rae Schweitzer passed away peacefully on September 11,2025. Kathy was born in Cozad,Nebraska on February 14,1954 to Jerome Schweitzer and Joanne Virginia Hartman Schweitzer. Her father was an Air Force member , and she moved frequently eventually settling in Bossier City,Louisiana. Kathy graduated from Airline High school in 1974. Kathy eventually worked for Wal-Mart, retiring from there in 2020. Kathy loved sewing and created many clothes for family members. Her infectious smile and quirky sense of humor made her delight to be around.

Kathy is preceded in Death by her father, Jerome Schweitzer, and her brother Gery Schweitzer.

Kathy is survived by her mother,Joan Virginia Hartman Schweitzer; Sister Patricia Schweitzer; Son, Lewis Matlock and husband--Stephen ;Daughters, Crystal Riley and Jennifer Davis and husband Milton; Grandchildren Ceaira Ricketts, Stephen Riley, Mehki Davis and Marquis Davis.

Kathy's Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 18th, at 2 PM.

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