Hoping this message reaches the family. I thought of Kathy last night after Georgia won the National Championship. I realized I haven’t seen or talked to her on FB. Something told me to look here. I am saddened to hear of Kathy’s passing. I taught with Kathy at Brentwood Elem.  many years ago. I remember her engagement to Allen and looking at her wedding picture. Last time we spoke, we saw each other at Mayo. We sat and had a great visit. We always said we would do lunch together, but busy lives got in the way. Condolences to all of you. 


Kathy and I shared many happy times as friends at Episcopal. 
Her kindness, love and support was such a blessing to me when I was fighting breast cancer in 2016. 
Sincerest condolences to Kathy's family and beloved William.


So sad to hear this ..... we were neighbors when I first moved to Jacksonville and she was so sweet to me and my children. Such a lovely women..... 

Kathy was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known. She will be missed by many. 

So sorry to hear this...Kathy was always such a dear person.  Prayers to her family from the Kents.

We are sorry to learn of Kathy’s passing and send our sincere condolences. 

We are grateful that we had a chance to see Kathy last month at the wedding and shall treasure the memory. She was truly happy and she glowed with pride.   

Although we didn’t know her very long, we enjoyed the times that we did spend together. 

Sending prayers and warm thoughts to the family. 

All our love. 








I am so sad to hear about Kathy’s passing.  I was 2 days older, something we talked about when we were younger.  I meet Kathy in Girl Scouts when my mother was the troop leader.  Our paths kept passing for many years and we ended up moving 3 doors down from she and Allan’s home in Ortega Forest.  Sometimes we  would even up in NC at the same time and same complex...

Kathy tried her best to teach me to knit 🧶, as long as I went in one direction I was fine but the turning around always got me.  Last summer, I saw a “Lovie Lamb” that Kathy had made for a friend’s grandchild. I called and asked her if she would make one for my upcoming grandchild.  Kathy said she would love too make one for me and she also made a blanket to match.  It was so special to me and to Carolyn (my daughter).  The photo is the Lovie she made for me.

One last thing that we had in common, that would be our beloved UGA Dawgs.  Please take comfort that she was a wonderful caring person and I am sure she is loving seeing her mom, Lucille and all of her family in heaven.  Remember all the good times and cherish them.  

Sending healing prayers to all of you.



We are so sorry to learn of Kathy's death, and know that this loss will be felt deeply by her family and friends. I regret that we fell out of touch during the time since high school and college, but I'm truly  thankful that we reconnected over the past several years. The photos shared here bring back many fond memories -- and that bright smile reflects the warm heart that Kathy shared with everyone she knew. 

I loved my friend.   Kathy was like a big sister to me, but better. She was there for me during all of the major moments in my life and I had the privilege to be a part of many of those moments for her as well.  I will greatly miss the many times we could talk and laugh hysterically together.  God welcomed an angel into His arms when Kathy left us.  

Oh my, so sad to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was a good friend in middle and high school. Also so kind to all and lots of fun. I had many fun afternoons at her house.  Her parents were always so nice to everyone as well.  She will be missed. 

OBITUARY

Katherine Wilkerson Ghelerter

December 18, 1953 – February 16, 2021

Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel

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