Kathy passed away at the age of 66 at her home in Rockledge, FL on June 20th, 2020.
She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on April 23rd, 1954, was a graduate of Merritt Island High School in 1972 & went on to become a Registered Nurse from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. She was a Registered Nurse for 45 years at Wuesthoff Hospital (Rockledge Regional Medical Center). During those years, she worked in the Emergency Room, Diagnostic Imaging, & ACC.
Kathy was a talented quilter who loved making unique & personalized quilts for friends & family. She was a passionate sports fan - especially all FSU sports, the NY Yankees, & the Miami Dolphins. Her favorite activity over the years was being able to watch & support her children & grandchildren in their many sporting & performance events.
She is predeceased by her father, Gerald N Willard & Mother Patricia S. Willard.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Daniel Kaus, her children Kathleen "Katie" Kaus (Wade Kissam), Peter (Shelley) Kaus & Mark Kaus as well as two grandchildren Benjamin & Kathleen "Kate" Kissam.
Services will be determined at a later date; once we are able to safely gather together to celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers, the family has a college fund set up for the grandchildren or you could donate to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For additional information about either option, please email [email protected]
Additionally, if you were ever a recipient of a quilt, baby blanket, or other items from Kathy - the family is asking for a photo of you & the item emailed to [email protected] if possible
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