DONNA STEVE, AND CAROL,  I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM PASSING AWAY.  I HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF HER AND I IN HER KITCHEN COOKING.  I LOVED HER VERY MUCH AND I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED.  SHE WAS AN AWESOME MOTHER IN LAW AND SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO COOK MANY MEALS..  SHE LOVED JESUS AND 

WAS A BEAUTIFUL GODLY WOMAN.  YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS

Donna and Steve so saddened to read about the passing of your precious mother. She was such a good friend to me when I worked at the hospital. I always looked forward to her sock it to me cake and infectious smile and little giggle. She was one of a kind. Love to you both.

When I was a kid if I was suddenly missing a button or noticed a rip or tear in my clothes, instead of despair, I would feel excitement and set the item aside for repair by my Granny.  I couldn't wait to visit her house, to be enveloped by her loving embrace, to sit with her while she tenderly and patiently taught me how to stitch things back together. That's what was so special about her: she didn't need more than her hands and her love to make anything come together, to make anyone feel special.



She started out with very little, and she never had much, but she built a vibrant, beautiful, unbreakable tapestry of a family.  She scrimped and saved, using only scraps and determination to make a life, a family, and a home that she was proud of... that anyone would be proud of.



When she had no one else to rely on, she pulled herself back together.

When our bodies were stitched up, she loved us back to health.

When her son, my Uncle David's life was torn apart, she cared for him until his dying day.

When each and every grandchild was born, she designed and carefully sewed us quilts to make sure we were always warm and covered with love.



The last person to take a hand-out and the first to reach out a hand, she embodied generosity, grace, integrity, and strength.  She cared for people who never earned and some who didn't deserve her fervent unwavering kindness.



She taught us what a meaningful life looks like. She showed us what unconditional love feels like. She reminded us that faith is the most powerful force of all. She lived a life of purpose.



And she lived a life of re-purposing: when life handed her lemons, she would make a lemon pie to take to someone going through a hard time, use the lemon peel to clean the pan she baked it in, use the seeds to sharpen her garbage disposal, and use the produce stickers to tack up a reminder to lift someone up in prayer. 



Mary Kathryn McKey Colwell was a steadfast servant of God, a hard worker, a mother of four, a loving sister, a devoted friend, a meticulous gardener, a talented quilter, and a dedicated coffee drinker. I called her Granny, and she called me her brown-eyed granddaughter. For the rest of my days I will love and miss her. For the rest of my nights I'll sleep under the warmth of a quilt she stitched together with her hands and her love.

With sympathy to the family and friends of this remarkable lady. 

Kathryn will be fondly remembered for her kind and caring attitude and for seeing the humorous side of life.  A Godly woman, talented quilter and friend. 

May God comfort everyone with wonderful memories.

She was such a sweet lady. I enjoyed her presence at the Red Hat Ladies luncheons several years ago. Always had a kind word and encouragement to our group.

Steve, Donna, and Carol,

        Deepest regrets in the loss of your Mom, she sure had God given talents that I will always remember. I must say that she is in good company now and a better place. I know she will be missed by all that knew her. You will continue to be in my prayers.

my condolences to the family, sending a BIG hug to everyone. love Narvaez Family!! 

Kathryn was one of the most intelligent and kindest people I have had the pleasure to know.  She will be greatly missed.

Ms. Colwell was a beautiful lady inside and out. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to care for her. She was blessed to have such loving and caring family who were always at her side. She will be missed.

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Kathryn Colwell

5 May, 1933 – 13 September, 2018

Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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