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Kathy UNDERWOOD Obituary
With her family by her side, Kathleen Carol Underwood of Buda was welcomed home into the arms of her Lord on April 20, 2016. She was 68 years old.
Kathy was born to Alfred E. and Della Mae Boughton in Chicago, Illinois on May 1, 1947. She grew up in El Campo, Texas and after graduating at the top of her class from El Campo High School earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University. Her teaching career took her to Baytown, Texas where she met the love of her life, Dennis "Buddy" Underwood. They were married August 30, 1975 and made Buda, Texas their home.
She was a teacher at Menchaca Elementary School until 1980 when she and a friend opened the gift shop, Personally Yours, in Austin. This endeavor allowed her to pursue her creative side and spend time at home with her growing family. After raising her children, she returned to her first career as a teacher at Buda Elementary where she was eventually given the opportunity to combine her talent and skillset as an art teacher. She was proud to have inspired creativity in her many students, and hoped she touched their lives in some positive way big or small.
The most important thing to Kathy was her family; she was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband Dennis; daughter, Amy and husband Caleb of Austin; son, Jeffrey and wife Courtney of Buda; and two grandchildren who adored her. She is also survived by her sister, Priscilla Santana and husband Ronnie of Baytown, their 3 children and their 7 grandchildren; and many other family and friends whom she loved dearly.
Kathy was a gifted artist; she was passionate about childhood education, and loved music and animals. She will be remembered for her sweet spirit and the gentle kindness she showed to everyone around her.
A celebration of Kathy's life will be held at Buda United Methodist Church May 1, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone who would like to remember her is welcome. In lieu of flowers the family thinks Kathy would have liked memorial donations to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
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Kathryn Klingemann
April 10, 2017
Very sad to find this when trying to find Mrs. Underwood's address. She was an amazing educator and shaped so many young minds with her kindness. What a fantastic lady. The world lost an amazing person! She was the most inspirational teacher to many.
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