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Katherine Broaddus Obituary
Katherine Alice Hayes Broaddus, 87, of the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2011.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John W. Broaddus; her three sons, John Broaddus of San Antonio, Gregory Broaddus of Woodbridge, Va., and Richard Broaddus of Woodberry Forest, Va. She was a loving grandmother to four grandchildren: Matthew Broaddus of Washington, D.C., Andrew Broaddus of Charlottesville, Jessica Broaddus of Blacksburg and Eliza Broaddus of Glencoe, Md. Katherine is also survived by three cousins, who were as brother and sisters to her, all of them having grown up together, reared in the cousins' home: William Allen of Richmond, Va., and Nettie Moore and Bessie Tignor of Caret, Va.
Born in Chance, Va. on Aug. 21, 1923, Katherine was a 1939 graduate of Lloyds High School in Essex County, Va., where she played side-center on the basketball team. Between V-E Day and V-J Day on June 2, 1945, she was married to John in Fredericksburg while he was on leave from the U.S. Army. Katherine made many places in both the United States and Germany a comfortable home for her husband and sons. After John's retirement, Katherine lived in Colonial Heights, Va., where she was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. In August 2008, Katherine and John moved to Culpeper, Va., and became members of Culpeper Baptist Church.
A memorial service, with a reception following, will be held at Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Friends and family are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations in Katherine's name be made to Hospice of the Rapidan in Culpeper.
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Jimmy Taylor
April 21, 2011
Uncle J.W. and Boy's Jimmy and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to you all. Aunt Katherine was such a sweet person I know you all will miss her. Love Jimmy and Linda Taylor
Phyllis Helms
April 19, 2011
Uncle J.W., I am so very sorry to hear of Aunt Katherine passing. I always enjoyed visiting with you both when I came to visit mother. You are very much in my prayers and thoughts. I loved talking to Aunt Katherine on the telephone because she was always so cheerful and kind. I will miss talking to her. My deepest and heart-filled sympathy to Jack, Greg and Richard.
My love to you and your family.
Phyllis
April 19, 2011
Dear Mr. Broaddus and Family,
We are so distressed to hear of Kitty's passing. She was such a wonderful lady and my parents enjoyed being neighbors to you when they lived on Nottingham. Kitty was so dear to my Mom and I pray that God will bring each of you comfort and peace during this time.
Katherine Ledford Holladay
Connie Barnette
April 19, 2011
Uncle J.W. I can't tell you enough how sorry I am to hear of the passing of Aunt Katherine. I can't believe how much her and mama looked alike. This is the first time I have seen a picture of her in her early year's, they truly looked so much alike. The children of Nettie Hayes Taylor Reynolds send our deepest sympathy to you and the boys. She is and was such a grand lady and truly will be missed by all. If there is anything that we can do please don't hesitate to call. Our LOVE, THOUGHTS and PRAYERS go out to you all....Love you......
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