Kathryn Huckelberry

Kathryn Huckelberry, daughter of Isaac H. Hook & Lula (Card) Hook, was born March 19, 1914 in Vienna ,IL. Kathryn departed this life Tuesday morning, October 11, 2005, at 6:10 AM at the Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna, IL.
At the time of her passing, Kathryn had attained the age of 91 years, 6 months & 23 days.

Kathryn was united in marriage to Homer Elmer Huckelberry on September 26, 1931 in Massac County Illinois.

Survivors include: Helen & Ernest Holmes of Plainfield, IN & Carolyn & Norman Jones of Vienna, IL; 4 Grandchildren – Mark & Mary Holmes, Cindy & Danny O’Brien, Debbie Jones, & Larry & Carole Jones; 8 Great Grandchildren – Jason, Corey, Carisa, Jerad, Jeremy, Jennifer, Kyle, & Josh; Several Nieces & Nephews.

In addition to her Parents & Husband, Kathryn was preceded in death by: an Infant Grandson – David Gary Holmes; 2 Sisters – Lucy Hook & Helen Hook; 3 Brothers – Robert Hook, James Hook & Herbert Hook.

Kathryn was a homemaker. She had been employed as a Certified Nurses Aide at the Hillview Health Care Center.

Kathryn was a past Worthy High Priestess of the Valley #108 White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a member & past Worthy Matron of Egyptian Chapter #30 Order of the Eastern Star. Kathryn had served as a sponsor for the Rainbow Girls organization.

Kathryn was the oldest member of the Vienna First Baptist Church. She loved cats & enjoyed crocheting.

Kathryn leaves her family & many dear friends to cherish her memory.

A Graveside Service will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2005, at 3 PM at the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Huckleberry will officiate.
There will be no public visitation. Those attending the service are asked to gather at the cemetery at 2:45 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Vienna First Baptist Church, PO Box 722, Vienna, IL 62995, The Hillview Healthcare Center (Courtyard Fund), 512 N. 11th St., Vienna, IL 62995, or Lourdes Hospice, 616 Market St., Metropolis, IL 62960.