Obituary: Katherine Rawlings Meador, August 19, 2013

Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines
May 2015
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The Observer/Enterprise, Coke County, TX - Friday August 30, 2013

Katherine Rawlings Meador, 88, a longtime resident of Abilene passed away 
August 19, 2013, at a medical center in Abilene. Memorial services were 
held Sunday, August 25, at 1:30pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church 
with Rev. Bill Libby and Rev. Felicia Hopkins officiating under the 
direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South. Visitation 
was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Graveside 
services were Monday, August 26, 2013.

The daughter of Albert and Fay Rawlings, Katherine was a native of West 
Texas born in Bronte, Texas, on August 12, 1925. Upon graduation from Bronte 
High School, she attended Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas, and 
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She taught 
homemaking at Ballinger and Abilene High Schools. 

Katherine married her high school sweetheart Randal G. Meador on August 31, 
1948, in Bronte, Texas.
 
Katherine was a member of Retired Teachers, Abilene Woman's Club, and Abilene 
Mother's Study Club. She was an active member of St. Paul Methodist Church 
serving on boards and committees and was active in United Methodist Women 
as well as a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Katherine worked 
as a volunteer for various civic organizations.

Her husband, Randal preceded her in death in March of 1996, and her grandson, 
Troy Williams also preceded her in death in January 1996.

Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Clark of Killeen, and Linda Williams 
of Lubbock; grandson, Stoney Williams and wife, Heather and their children, 
Ross, Madison, and Ethan Williams, all of Lubbock; grandson, Randal Clark and
wife, Jenni and their children, Elizabeth, Victoria, and Jackson Clark, all 
of Hutto; James and Nancy Poe; Brian and Elizabeth Poe and children, David 
and Brandi Poe; a very special friend, Becky Cox; cousins; and many nieces and 
nephews.
 
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3396, 
Abilene, Texas 79604; West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford St., 
Abilene, Texas 79605; Habitat for Humanity, 101 Fulwiler Rd. ,Abilene, Texas 
79603; or to your favorite charity. You may view and sign guestbook 
at www.elliott-hamil.com.

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