Kathryn H. Cade was walked Home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the SE Georgia Medical Center, Brunswick Campus, surrounded by her family.

Kathryn was born on July 9,1957 in Greenville, SC to the late Joseph Earl and Virginia Jean Scheifelbein Hodges. She and her husband Tom have lived in St. Marys, GA since 2008. Kathy had the opportunity to immerse herself in, explore and call home to almost every state on the eastern seaboard during their 30 year career in the United States Navy. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed the theater, crafting, playing cards with friends, board games and traveling the world. Kathy was an avid reader and committed herself to a lifetime of learning, while obtaining numerous degrees and professional certifications. Her dedication as a sixth grade teacher and later as a Registered Nurse, was a true blessing to those she encountered. During their Naval career, she held various positions with Dental Wives groups, Oak Leaf Wives, Navy and Marine Corps Relief Agency, as well as being a Command Ombudsman and Chair of an Ombudsman Council with 37 representatives. Additionally, she was a Ruling Elder of her church, sang choir and established a Greeting Card Ministry. She loved the Lord and passionately spread her faith and the Gospel as a member of the First Presbyterian Church of St. Marys. Family was Kathy's pride and joy. A dedicated and faithful wife, loving, nurturing and compassionate mother and her most prized role, "Grammy" to six grandchildren.
Kathy was a giver throughout her entire life and touched everyone she met. Even in death, she provided multiple organs of recipients and to research.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Thomas "Tom" Cade of St. Marys, GA. Children, Joseph Thomas Cade of Humble, TX, Jenny Cade Stottlemyer (Josh) of Poulsbo, WA, and Becky Cade Henson (David) of Woodruff, SC. Sister, Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Creager (Mark) of Shady Spring, WV and a cousin, Peter Ritenour (Lori) of Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Grandchildren, Gabriel Stottlemyer, Caroline Stottlemyer, Abby Henson, Andrew Henson, Aiden Henson and Aaron Henson.

A Celebration of her life will be held in the coming months. Allison Memorial Chapel will be assisting and providing tribute arrangements.