Kathy Marie Kemper, age 69 of Riverside, OH went to be with
the Lord on November 1, 2023. She was born in Bristol, TN to Ellen Marinelli
and Albert Williams.
She is survived by daughter Leah (Chris) Davis, son Isaiah
(Heather) Kemper, and adopted daughter Karen (Chuck) Denton. She loved her
grandchildren: Chastity (Logan), Caleb, Aayla, Kemper, Ellie, Callen, and
great-granddaughter Navy. She is also survived by her father Tony Marinelli,
uncles Wayne and Bill Calton, her sisters-in-law Karen Kemper and Joyce (Kenny)
Bryant. She will be deeply missed by her closest friends: Deloris (Jim), Dana
(Bob), Bert (Ed), Dawn (Jerry), Toy (Chuck), as well as special cousins Ronnie
(Maggie), Darlene (Charlie), and Marla (Mark). She will always be loved and
remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Kathy was a hippie soul, fueled by her faith in Jesus. She
loved all things in nature, earning her the nickname “Mother Nature”. She would
often be found outside looking at the leaves on the “Jesus trees” or chasing
the moon to get the best view. There were only two things she loved more than
nature – Jesus and her family… in that order. Kathy never did anything without
thinking of her husband Jack first. She always made sure her family was well
taken care of. She loved “Her People” fiercely. Kathy worked as a nursing
assistant at Kettering Hospital for 22 years. She worked on several different
units, but found her calling on the Mother Baby unit. This is where she shined.
When she retired, she was able to spend time at her “happy place” at the lake
with her family and best friends. Chocolate ice cream, boat rides, hikes in the
woods, feathers, and fall campouts are things that she will always be
remembered for. Kathy always reminded her kids and grandkids to “buckle up” and
“be safe”, but she was more concerned that her loved ones knew that Jesus was
coming back soon and to “get ready”. She didn’t have to wait for Jesus to come
back because He called her home early! After only 8 short days, she was
reunited with her beloved husband and met the Lord. Just imagine her view of
the moon now!
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:7
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Kemper,
her mother Ellen Marinelli, and grandparents Nora and Charles Calton. She is
also preceded by her father-in-law Jack Kemper, mother-in-law Mollie Opal
Eldridge, brothers-in-law Wendell (Cindy) Kemper and Wayne (Dianne) Kemper,
sister-in-law Sharon (David) Steele, and brother-in-law Kenny (Joyce) Bryant.
Visitation will be held at Kettering Assembly of God 2250 E.
Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH 45440. Visitation will be on Friday, November 10th
from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please donate to her funeral fund
https://gofund.me/454d8af4.
Final arrangements by W.E. Lusain Funeral Home, Dayton, Ohio.
