IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Katherine Louise

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Schlereth

August 21, 1950 – July 26, 2025

Obituary

Katherine (Kathy) Louise Schlereth, 74, of Conway, SC, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday July 26, 2025. Kathy was born August 21, 1950 to Wilma (Billie) and Frank (Bill) Schlereth in Atchison, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents and great niece Logan Watowa.

She is survived by her brother Tom (Carol) Schlereth of Atchison, KS, and her sister Valerie Watowa of Conway, SC. Three nephews Jared (Fonda) Schlereth of St. Joseph, MO, Daryl (April) Watowa of Atchison, KS, and Greg (Erin) Watowa of Conway, SC. Two nieces Christie (Mark) Stevens of St. Joseph, MO, and Karen (Josh) Stevenson of Conway, SC. Twelve great nieces and nephews and two great great nephews and her beloved cat, Edna.

Kathy graduated from Atchison High School in Atchison, KS in 1968. She then went on to nursing school in St Joseph, MO and graduated in 1971 as a RN. She was employed as a RN at Atchison Hospital in Atchison, KS for over 25 years. She worked as a Home Health nurse for a few years, then she switched careers working in Leavenworth School district as a paraprofessional before retiring in 2021 and moving to Conway, SC.

Kathy enjoyed crocheting, painting, and creating her own greeting cards. Christmas was her favorite, she would play Christmas music all year round.  She loved to curl up with a good book with her cat in her lap. Kathy loved spending time with her family, especially when playing cards/ games. She enjoyed attending church services at Langston Baptist Church and Beacon Baptist Church. She was a long time member of Carol Baptist Church in Atchison, Kansas.

A memorial service will be held at Beacon Baptist Church, Hwy 544 and Mill Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC Friday  August 1st at 11 a.m.

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