Katherine R. Johnston

Katherine R. “Kitty” Johnston of Ormond Beach returned to God’s loving embrace on November 22, 2016 at the age of 100. Born in New York, Kitty lived in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia before moving to Ormond Beach nearly 50 years ago. Throughout her life Kitty worked as a nurse and a hairdresser and was the owner of the beauty shop in The Ormond Hotel. She was a volunteer for over 40 years at The Casements in Ormond Beach where she gave tours and worked in the gift shop. Kitty loved sewing, knitting, crocheting and arts and crafts in general. Her creations were always top sellers at The Christmas Walk at The Casements. She was a member of the 1019 WOTM Moose Lodge and the Daytona Beach Emerald Club 204. Kitty is survived by her loving husband William, her stepsons William (Patricia) of Basking Ridge, NJ and Marc (Lisa) of Rockville, MD, six step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11 am at Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 600 S Nova Road, Ormond Beach. There will be no visitation and interment will be private. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com Arrangements under the direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL.