Catherine Pearl Booth Leaverton Keilholtz
April 6, 1924 ~ September 16, 2017
Catherine Pearl Booth Leaverton Keilholtz, age 93, of Geneva passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Geneva Village Retirement Center with her family at her side. Born April 6, 1924 in Painesville, she was the daughter of Cecelia (Czerr) and Russell Booth.
Catherine grew up in Painesville. She worked as a secretary at Walnut St. Middle School and also at Lakeland Community College. She met her husband Wayson at the old Painesville Telegraph newspaper. Catherine was one remarkable lady. She was always a part of her kids lives and a very supportive member of the local PTA in Painesville as well as the Harvey High Band Boosters.
She is survived by her children, Wayson (Carol) Leaverton, Randy (Nancy) Leaverton, Douglas (Lynne) Leaverton, Kaylee Ann (Joseph) Spancic; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brothers, Edwin (Joann) Booth, William Booth and Robert (Laurie) Booth. Catherine is preceded in death by her first husband, Wayson C. Leaverton; second husband, William Keilholtz, 6 brothers and 1 sister.
Friends will be received from 4-5pm Wed. Sept. 20, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 5pm at the funeral home. Pastor Rick Kennison will officiate. Final Resting Place will be Alexander Harper Cemetery in Unionville.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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I am so sorry for your loss. Kay was a very special lady and wonderful friend. I'm glad you had her in your lives for so long. She will always be in your hearts. Love to you all and God Bless.
Sorry for your loss so very glad she is not suffering. Randy & Nancy much love to both of you sorry I couldn't stay in town longer.
Our condolences to everyone. Aunt Kay, you were a funny, kind and an overall awesome woman and it was an honor to be in your presence. Your spirit and humor will be missed. Although the family is now a bit smaller, your memory will be cherished always.
Doug so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My condolences and prayers to all of your family. Hold your thoughts of her close to your heart. I'm sure she will looking out for all of you. Take care my friend.
Wayson, Randy, Doug and Kaylee, We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a very special lady. We all know that she is resting in the kingdom of heaven. May her memory be Eternal.