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Kathryn Caskey Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Memorial services for Kathryn Sue Bostick Caskey (Mrs. David M. Caskey, Sr.) will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, in the Chapel of Rose-Neath Marshall Street Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Carl E. Rhoads, III of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport. Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the funeral home.
Kathryn Sue was born on January 27, 1925 in Shreveport to James William Bostick, Sr. and Maggie Alta McFatter Bostick. She passed away Monday, July 9, 2012.
She graduated from C.E. Byrd High School and Norton Business College. Kathryn Sue was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was baptized. She worked with the youth of the church for a number of years as a counselor and teacher. Later she was an active member and volunteer at Alternate View Network Sunday School of the Air.
Kathryn Sue was preceded in death by her husband, David Melton Caskey, Sr.; parents; and brother, James "Jim" William Bostick, Jr. She is survived by her three sons, David M. Caskey, Jr. and wife, Phyllis; James W. Caskey and wife, Jacquelyn; and John A. Caskey, all of Shreveport; grandchildren, Kathryn Caskey Brown and husband, Mike, of Seattle, WA; David M. Caskey, III of Asheville, NC, and Stephen Caskey of Shreveport, LA. She is also survived by one sister, Barbara Bostick Nelson of Dallas, TX; a brother-in-law, John A. Caskey, Jr. and his wife, Betty of Mount Pleasant, TX; three nephews and a niece; as well as good friends, Charlotte and Wayne Blackburn and Dorothy Gilliard.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, therapists, aides and many others who assisted Kathryn Sue in her final illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Eternal Flame Fund, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1567, Shreveport, LA 71165; or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or the charity of donor's choice.
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Carlos Colon
August 8, 2012
Very sorry, Jimmy, for the loss of your mother. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.
Robert and Laura Busby
July 13, 2012
John, our most sincere condolences to you in the loss of your mom. We pray and know that our Lord will comfort you at this time.
Chuck Peters
July 13, 2012
Kathryn Sue's boundless tolerance and easy laugh were a big part of my adolescence. She will be sorely missed. Virtual hugs to you, Jimmy, Jacque, and John
July 12, 2012
Cousins; Thank you so much for the kindness shown when I appeared at the Caskey doorstep tracing my long gone Grandfather Will McFatter. your grandmother gave me some pictures which i am so thankful to have. Your mom made this possible so thanks for having such a wonderful Mother. Love and Best wishes to the family.
Pat Weisel-Covington
July 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have many fond memories of your mom and dad at First Methodist and MYF. May the happy memories make you smile, your friends and family give you strength and your faith give you peace. God Bless.
Laurel Rice Brightwell
July 11, 2012
I am just heartbroken over Kathryn Sue's passing. My prayers are with you, Jimmy, Jackie, and John. I feel so priviledged to have known her.
Ken Paulovich
July 11, 2012
David and Phyllis,
So sorry to read of your Mom's death. I only remember meeting her on a few occassions but do remember how much my Mother loved her. She was actually an attendant in my parent's wedding. My Mom will be sad to hear of her death as well.
July 11, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and Jacquelyn. Kathryn will be missed.
Tom, Paula, Darlene and Sheri
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