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KATHERINE MARSHALL STRICKER
On Saturday, April 30 2022, Katherine Marshall Stricker ("Kathy") passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 81.
Kathy, a loving mother, sister and friend was born July 25, 1940 to James and Martha (Demms) Marshall in Boston, Massachusetts. Raised in New England, Kathy graduated in 1958 from Wethersfield High School in Connecticut. She later majored in Government and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bates College in Maine. By 1962 she relocated to Washington DC for a 34 year career with the United States Government. In her early career she enjoyed traveling with her friends and a young adult group associated with Foundry Methodist Church in Washington, DC.
Her marriage to her husband ended in divorce in 1981 but not before the birth of their daughter Vicky Lyn. While raising their daughter and working, Kathy also found time to support their Herndon community as a member of Herndon United Methodist Church in Virginia. There she was active in supporting the youth administration as a youth superintendent. Kathy's leadership spanned beyond the church and into the boards of Park Avenue Homeowners Association as well as Herndon Recreation Incorporated (their cherished community pool). Any remaining time Kathy spent supporting her daughter's extra-curricular activities, attending musicals and other live performances, hosting dinner parties, attending wine festivals, and retreating to the beaches of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Upon her 1997 retirement, Kathy made Hilton Head Island her home for over 20 years. During that time Kathy enjoyed tutoring adult literacy, walking her dog on the beach, water aerobics, singing with the Hilton Head Choral Society, volunteering with St. Andrew by The Sea United Methodist Church, and following local politics as a member of the Ashton Cove Homeowners Association.
A 2019 hurricane forced Kathy to return to the Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC to be closer to her daughter Vicky (Nixon), son-in-law Mark, grandson Owen (13) and granddaughter Emma Jo (9). She enjoyed frequent visits by all, where Owen would regularly measure his growth beside his "La-La" and Emma would occasionally dance and serve tea parties.
Kathy is preceded in death by her father James and mother Martha. She is survived by her daughter Vicky (Mark) Nixon, grandchildren Owen and Emma Nixon, her brother James "Jamie" Marshall (Laura), nieces MaryEllen Marshall (Grant), Deborah Vernon (Sterling) and nephews Andy Marshall (Lindsay) and David Marshall (Kristen) and many grand-nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 at Grace United Methodist Church in Manassas, Virginia. Flowers may be sent directly to the church or donations in her memory may be made to: The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia 2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042
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Jesse Rugar
May 24, 2022
So sorry to read of Kathy's passing. She was a great, intelligent 1958 classmate at WHS. My condolences go out to all of her family and friends at this difficult time.
Cary Mason and Dennis Walsh
May 9, 2022
Dear Vicky and family: Thank you so much for sharing your loving tribute of your mom´s legacy and passing. How fondly we remembered your mom´s welcoming presence when we first moved to Herndon and became involved with Herndon Recreation. HRI has been a positive part of our family life since 1988, and continues to be so even today (34 years and counting). You were also included in that experience as a wonderful lifeguard and example for our young children. We extend our condolences for your loss and again are thankful to have known your mom.
Tom Neubauer
May 8, 2022
Shared many Foundry Methodist Youth group adventures with Kathy and the group and kept in touch. Lovely person. She will be missed
K2
May 7, 2022
Remembering all the wonderful times together and her huge heart.
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