Edna Kathleen "Kathy" Broome

EDNA KATHLEEN "KATHY" BROOME, age 68, of Baldwin, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 following a brief illness. Born on February 7, 1943, in Habersham County, Georgia, Kathy was the daughter of the late Oscar Broome and Bytha Mae Lewallen Lerminez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Emma Juanita Toarmino. Kathy retired after many years in the health care profession. She was an avid reader, loved her cats, crafts, and enjoyed artwork. Kathy loved to cook and she enjoyed caning various foods with her mother. She was warming, affectionate, and a very giving person. Most of all, Kathy loved and appreciated her family. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her nephew, Edward J. Toarmino, Michigan; nieces, Deborah Long, Victoria Lopo, both of Michigan, and Linda Sears, Florida; many great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews; uncle and aunt, John A. and Myrtle Lewallen; aunt, Hazel Smith, Baldwin, GA; many cousins and other relatives. A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at the Line Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN THE CARE OF WHITFIELD FUNERAL HOME, SOUTH CHAPEL OF BALDWIN, GEORGIA. (706) 778-7123