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Etha "Kathy" "Kat" Earle

Jan 4, 1957 – Jan 15, 2019

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019

VISITATION: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

HOMEGOING SERVICE: 1:00 p.m.

DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY

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RACINE – Etha “Kathy” Earle, 62, passed away at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford on January 15, 2019.

 

Etha Kathleen Earle well known as “Kat” was born blessed to this earth on January 4, 1957 in Enterprise, Mississippi.  She was commenced in a loving common law union with Frank Goodwin for 40 plus years.  She graduated college with a BA Degree in Education.  Kat went on to unselfishly sacrifice her career endeavors to raise her now deceased sibling (Delois) and two children along with her mate Frank.  Throughout this period, they were blessed with grandchildren, three boys and one girl.

Kat and Frank were both deeply rooted in their church and overall the faith of Jesus Christ and the Father God Almighty.  She and Frank’s moto to live by was “to live by faith and not by sight.” Throughout all of Life’s uncertainties, her love for Jesus Christ’s words held fast to her mind, heart, spirit and soul to the very end.  Kat was an amazing woman instilling words of wisdom, encouraging upright, sworn by the righteousness of Our Lord! Amen! Everybody Amen!

Kat resided in Racine, WI alongside with Frank Goodwin, their family/extended biological/non-biological family and hosts of friends throughout the world.

Preceding Kat in death were her parents Sam (Etha Carolyn) Earl; brothers Morris Kidd, Virtie L. Earl, Samuel Earl; sisters Sharon D. Earl, Carolyn Ineal Earl-Robinson, Elouise Earl, as well as a host of deceased nieces and nephews.

To continue to keep the family tree’s deceased honor’s alive in their living spirits, souls are Gloria L. McCray, Harold L. Earl,  Willie J. Earl and their offspring will aid in keeping these memories uplifted in living, laughing, and loving one another more and more…

Things to remember:  Kat loved to cook, dance, and just having a good ole’ time.  She was a devoted Mother, Sister, Aunt, significant other, loving daughter, friend and so much more.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. for a memorial service celebrating Kathy’s Homegoing with Pastor John Moseley officiating.  There will be a visitation in the funeral home from 12-1 p.m.

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  1. DEBORAH STANLEY says

    January 24, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PRAYING STRENGTH FOR THE FAMILY..
    SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND WILL BE MISSED…

  2. Yolanda King Jones says

    January 25, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    So sorry for your loss!

  3. Barbara Coleman-Thomas says

    January 25, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    My condolences to my familly

    Barbara Coleman-Thomas & family

  4. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2019 at 7:34 am

    Octavia Earl – Aunty you will be miss love you

  5. Loretta Harris says

    January 26, 2019 at 8:10 am

    I met my auntie Kathy 13 yrs ago when I moved from Chgo. Etha ,Deanna shared their auntie with me .I’m going to miss her. Rest on Aunty Kathy .

  6. Dadra Lockridge says

    January 26, 2019 at 8:53 am

    I love you and I will miss you Kathy. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I know where you are. May God bless your soul.
    Love,
    The Lockridge family

  7. Franetta Dumas and Dumas family of Stonewall Ms says

    January 26, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Sadden by the news of cousin Kathy. Fund childhood memories of visiting, watching her play basket ball etc….my heartfelt sympathy go out to my cousin Frank and all the family.

  8. Jo Lockridge says

    January 26, 2019 at 9:50 am

    Praying that the peace of God comfort your hearts, in Jesus name. Amen.
    Jo Lockridge

  9. Jyknee Menifield says

    January 26, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I love you auntie!

  10. William Price says

    January 26, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Sorry for your loss 😥
    Kat was our class mate the class of 1976 Enterprise High School and look by All of us we miss her so much.

  11. Walter L. Johnson says

    January 26, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Rest in peace Kathy you would do anything in your power to help those in need and I love you for that.God has a place in his Kingdom for you.

  12. Robin Edmonson says

    February 19, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    So sorry Kathy was one of my true friends who never changed . I regret that we never got to see each other anymore after she left Enterprise. Rest in peace my sister.

  13. Jackie James & Mom says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:31 am

    Gobless & keep the family !!!

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