Kathryn Ann Rudge Barrett

Fowler - Kathryn Ann Rudge Barrett died on August 19, 2020 in Brookhaven Mississippi after a brief illness.
Mrs. Barrett was born Nov. 27, 1938 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Raymond Joseph and Carrie Mae Jones Rudge.
She grew up and started her family in Fowler but moved multiple times with her family. She devoted her life to her family and education. She loved to learn and attended Ohio State University. She graduated with a B.S. from Kent State Univ, then attended Westminster College and graduated with a M Ed. from the University of Southern Mississippi. She then worked toward a PhD. in Education at Mississippi State University. She loved being a teacher and never stopped learning. She taught elementary school in Fowler, OH, Brookhaven, MS, El Paso, Tx and Jackson MS. After 38 years, at the age of 81, she was still teaching.
She leaves behind three sons; John Jr. (Jack) of Raleigh, NC, Kevin of Brookhaven, MS, and Matthew; daughter-in-law Karyssa and granddaughters Kaitlyn and Kyra of Colorado; sister Carol McCummins of Warren, brothers John and Thomas of Fowler, and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and the love of her life and husband of 28 yrs., John M. Barrett, Sr.
Services will be private and graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, August 25th at Dugan Cemetery, Fowler. Arrangements are being handled by Shafer-Williams Funeral Home in Cortland.
In lieu of flowers the family requests material tributes to take the form of donations to Hospice Ministries Inc. or the American Cancer Society.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com