Strong, Kathleen took flight for her eternal home, Friday, September 27, 2013 at UT Medical Center. She was a retired teacher of the Knox County School System. She was also an active member of the Payne Ave. Baptist Church for over 60 years and a member of Sigma Gama Rho Sorority, Inc. She was a proud member of the Austin High School class of 1953. She leaves behind to cherish her memories; a dedicated twin sister Athaleen Strong, brother, Murphy Strong, (Eugenia), sister-in-law, Pearlie Strong; devoted niece, Patricia Littlejohn and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Homegoing services will be held Wednesday, October 2nd 12:00 noon at Payne Ave. Baptist Church with Family visitation hour at 11:00am. Reverend Richard Brown, officiating, Reverend Kamau Kenyatta, eulogist. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN. Services to conclude with full dove release.
We express our heartfelt thoughts to the Strong family during this time of grief for a great co-worker, advisor and friend of education. All of us have been positively affected by knowing and working with her. We will all miss her pleasant disposition and constant smiles.