Kathryn Lynn Anderson

ANDERSON, Kathryn (Kathy) Lynn (Gates) age 68, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by family. Kathy was born September 23, 1951 in Keokee, Virginia, daughter of Theodore & Lena Kate (Livingston) Gates. She was a graduate of Kiser High School. Kathy met her beloved husband Steve Anderson on a blind date in 1982 at Tall Timbers. They married in 1990 uniting their families. Kathy retired from Reynolds & Reynolds in 2007. She had a strong faith in God and love for her children & especially her grandchildren. She loved taking them to the movies, shopping, and cooking for them. She also enjoyed traveling and dancing. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lena Kate (Livingston) Gates and sister, Billie Morris. She is survived by her loving husband, Steve Anderson; son, Brad Kerr wife Corrie; daughter, Lisa (Kerr) Mathenia husband George Mathenia; stepdaughter, Nicole (Anderson) Bodnar husband Ray; grandsons, Jaxson & Coleson Kerr, Brandon & Nolan Mathenia; step grandsons, Tommy Thomsen, Blake & Braydon Bodnar; sisters, Noaka (Joe) Greenwood, Theda Gates; brother, George Gates wife Cathy; numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She always brought love and a smile wherever she went.

Memorial Services will be held 4:30PM on Thursday, December 16 at SouthBrook Christian Church, 9095 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg. Family will greet friends beginning at 3PM at the church. Reception to follow at Geez! Grill & Pub. If desired, family and friends can make donations to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420 or Kettering Cancer Center, 3700 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429.