A 1953 graduate of Adrian High School, Kathy held several professional roles throughout her career, including positions at Michigan Producers Dairy, the Daily Telegram, Braun Funeral Home, and the Department on Aging. In 1991, she earned the designation of Certified Professional Secretary, a testament to her dedication and professionalism.
Kathy was deeply involved in her community. She was a member of the Lenawee Theatre Guild and the Adrian Jaycee Auxiliary, where she contributed to a 1963 initiative that helped establish a Community Mental Health program in Lenawee County. She served as President of the Lenawee Chapter of Professional Secretaries International and was active on both the Lenawee Widowed Persons Board and the Lenawee Department on Aging Board. Her volunteer efforts extended to fundraising for organizations such as the YMCA, United Way, and Bixby Hospital.
A devoted member of First Presbyterian Church in Adrian for 49 years, Kathy served as Deacon, Elder, and President of the Women’s Association. She also volunteered with Church Women United FISH. After relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2008 with her husband Bill, she became a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Kathy found joy in antiques, cooking, gardening, and especially in watching her children and grandchildren grow.
She married William “Bill” Green on June 15, 1953. Together they raised two children: David B. (Dianne) Green of Raleigh, NC and Linda K. (John) Waldo of Clio, MI. She was cherished by her grandchildren: Jennifer, Paige, and Will Green; Michelle, Matthew, Amy, and Christi Waldo.
Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill in 2015, her sister Marian B. Smith, and brother Grover F. Everts.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
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