Kathleen Knipp, 82, of Mansfield, passed away early Friday morning, January 19, 2018, at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born December 10, 1935, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Claude and Bethel (Sweeney) Brown.
One of eleven children, she learned the values of generosity and kindness early. Affectionately known as "Aunt Kat:", she never knew a stranger and loved everyone without exception. She had a huge heart and was one of the nicest people you would ever have the pleasure of knowing. Kathleen extended her generous heart to her church family and was an awesome "Prayer Warrior". She was a lifelong, faithful and active member of the Church of God, attending at various locations and enjoying their camp meetings.
With many siblings, Kathleen learned how to feed a crowd and was a wonderful cook. She fed everyone and was generally known as "The Village Mother". She carried her love of cooking into her career as the head cook in Rosemont Nursing Home for many years. She made the best cat head biscuits and loved to can the bounty from her husband's garden. Singing, reading her Bible, and playing Uno, were her some of her favorite pastimes. Most importantly, spending time with her family was her top priority.
She is survived by ten children, Lizzy (Paul) Stamper of Mansfield, Pamela Asher of Toledo, Sally K. Ewasko of Mount Gilead, Claude Kerry Knipp, Becky (Charles) Jones and John H. Knipp, all of Mansfield, Mary K. Simmering of Mount Gilead, Lisa J. Knipp, Billy R. (Mindy) Knipp, both of Mansfield and David Knipp of Caledonia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a nephew she treated as her own son, Jeffrey (Beverly) Brown of Mansfield. Kathleen is also survived by four siblings, Omar Brown of Mansfield, Lola Yardley, Suzie (Darrel) Ewing and Donald (Lynn) Brown, all of Florida; a sister-in-law, Nancy Brown of Mansfield; a brother-in-law, Roy LeMaster; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Merel Allen "Knippy" Knipp; former husband, Murel J. Knipp; and six brothers and sisters, Eula LeMaster, Ray Brown, Russell (Shelby) Brown, Curt (Helen) Brown, Ruth Naomi Brown and Mildred "Mickie" Brown.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Michael G. Rogers and Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Shelby, Ohio. Memorial contributions in memory of Kathleen's service to the Lord may be made to Church of God, 808 Trimble Rd., Mansfield, Ohio, 44906.
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