Kathryn “Kathy” I. Gratzon, age 70, of Cabot, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born in Syracuse, New York on June 24, 1954.
Kathy was a 1972 graduate of Little Rock Metropolitan High School. She retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 42 years of service.
Kathy was a founding volunteer at the Clinton Presidential Center. She was an award-winning photographer. She also loved theatre and attending live concerts. She was an avid art collector. Kathy enjoyed going to the crystal and diamond mines. She was also a cat lover, horse lover, car enthusiast and staunch ally to the LGBTQ community. She loved all things purple, pink, and sparkly.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Anne Sherlock-Gratzon-Cusick, step-father, John H. Cusick both of Little Rock, Arkansas; father, Walter John Gratzon of Yonkers, New York.
Kathy is survived by her cat, Kohl. Kathy is survived by her siblings, Karla Heer (George) of Paron, Arkansas; Michael Gratzon of Los Angeles, California; Sherri Hicks (Clay) of Texarkana, Arkansas; Diane Dailey of North Little Rock, Arkansas; Steve Gratzon (Lucy) of Ardsley, New York; Patti Gratzon-Martschenko (Andrew) of Fairfield, Connecticut; Jenny Gratzon-McShane (George) of Poughquag, New York; step-mother Reggie Gratzon of Poughquag, New York; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends including one of her best friends of over sixty years, Lela Mullins-Leach.
A Memorial Service will be held later.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
9 Comments
Rest in Peace
Fly high my friend ❤️🌹
Kathy I will miss you dearly friends then now and forever
Kathy was always so sweet and friendly. What a wonderful eye for photography, her pictures spoke volumes thru the lens. She was a true asset to USPS, always willing to help with whatever I needed. May she rest in peace.
Mike you have my deepest sympathy and condolences 💔 Praying for you and your family 🙏🏾
Sweet lady you will be missed. We had some good times together. Still find it hard to believe but God has a good helping hand now.
I just can’t believe mom and I won’t see or talk to you anymore or have you volunteer to take family photos for us (or capture all the pictures of my pups you’d take for me) You truly enjoyed that and we did too!! You were a very special neighbor and friend and you will truly be missed!! I am so thankful I had the opportunity to meet you and call you my friend! Punch my Daddy in the arm for me and tell him I love him and I miss him everyday! I’m going to miss you too, sweet lady! Rest easy my sweet friend and I’ll see you later!
Kathy was one of my best friends, starting in the eighth grade. Even though we lived in different parts of the country, we stayed in touch. We enjoyed doing things together whenever I visited Arkansas. The last time I saw her was in May this year when we went to the Antiques Roadshow at Crystal Bridges. We had a great time, and I will hold onto that memory when I think of her. Goodbye, my friend.
I miss you so much Kathy, I very much cherish how sweet and thoughtful you were to me growing up. Proud to have known you, thank you immensely for encouraging me. My theatre, cats, and photography bud!! I am hoping only the best for Kohl.
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