Kathie Mc Rae (nèe Welsch), gracefully 78, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Sebastian, Florida. Born on April 15, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland. Kathie dedicated her life to finding the good in everything and everyone. She spent her career as a beloved school teacher, where she was known for her compassion and her commitment to making a positive impact on her students' lives.
Kathie's passion extended beyond the classroom through her hobbies of raising butterflies and supporting various animal rescues. Her love for butterflies was not just a pastime but a way of life, as she immersed herself in tending to butterfly plants and eductaing others about these fascinating creatures. Her efforts ensured that her surroundings were always a bloom of colors and life.
She leaves behind a loving family, including her two sisters, Barbara Halloran and Lynne Britton, along with their families; her daughters, Jennifer Rush and Susan Allen; and her granddaughters, Hailey Rush, Addison Allen, and Kaelin Allen. Kathie was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Theodore Welsch.
A Celebration of Kathie’s Life will be held on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at 1pm at the Sebastian River Junior Women’s Club, located at 952 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the Polk County Bully Project at www.polkcountybullyproject.org, HALO Rescue at www.halorescuefl.org, or Paws Pet Sanctuary at www.pawspetsanctuary.com. These organizations refelect her lifelong commitment to animal welfare and her desire to spread kindness and care.
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