Individual Details
Ona Kathryn Greer
(20 Nov 1915 - 18 Aug 2011)
Kathryn Greer Kothmann died on Aug. 19, 2011, at the age of 95, in the Hill Country Care Center in Junction, Texas. Kathryn was born on Nov. 20, 1915, in Ballinger, Texas, to James E. and Oma Greer. She graduated from Eden High School receiving a musical scholarship to Mary Harden Baylor University, where she received a degree in music.
Kathryn married Rankin Kothmann in 1935. Rankin became Supertendent of Schools in Junction, Texas, in 1939, where Kathryn also taught and retired as a Junior High School English teacher. Kathryn will be remembered as the person who always had time to help others and her endless energy for service.
She was the organist at First Baptist Church, Junction, Texas, for 55 years and played for weddings, funerals, and celebrations needing an organist. Kathryn played by ear and could play most any song after hearing a few chords and words.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rankin Kothmann; one brother, Dr. Bill Greer; and son-in-law Jack Gardner. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are daughters Judy Gardner, Beth Clay and husband Dewain, all of Junction; son Greer Kothmann and wife Suzi, both of Junction; along with a host of many loving friends and neighbors.
Pallbearers to serve will be grandchildren and spouses; Kelley and Natalie Kothmann, Curt and Jennifer Kneese, Gary and Robin Gardner, Lou Zane Burleson, and Gina Ashley. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Junction, Texas, officiated by Pastor Morris Cook and Pastor Ken Bolton. A reception will follow services at the church. Interment will be in the London Cemetery, London, Texas. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions can be forwarded the charity of one's choice.
Per San Angelo Standard Times of 8-22-2011
Kathryn married Rankin Kothmann in 1935. Rankin became Supertendent of Schools in Junction, Texas, in 1939, where Kathryn also taught and retired as a Junior High School English teacher. Kathryn will be remembered as the person who always had time to help others and her endless energy for service.
She was the organist at First Baptist Church, Junction, Texas, for 55 years and played for weddings, funerals, and celebrations needing an organist. Kathryn played by ear and could play most any song after hearing a few chords and words.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rankin Kothmann; one brother, Dr. Bill Greer; and son-in-law Jack Gardner. Those left to honor and cherish her memory are daughters Judy Gardner, Beth Clay and husband Dewain, all of Junction; son Greer Kothmann and wife Suzi, both of Junction; along with a host of many loving friends and neighbors.
Pallbearers to serve will be grandchildren and spouses; Kelley and Natalie Kothmann, Curt and Jennifer Kneese, Gary and Robin Gardner, Lou Zane Burleson, and Gina Ashley. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Kimble Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Junction, Texas, officiated by Pastor Morris Cook and Pastor Ken Bolton. A reception will follow services at the church. Interment will be in the London Cemetery, London, Texas. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions can be forwarded the charity of one's choice.
Per San Angelo Standard Times of 8-22-2011
Events
| Birth | 20 Nov 1915 | Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas |  |  | |
| Census (family)-shared | 7 Jan 1920 | (James Eargle Greer and Ona Sylvania Bradshaw) Temple, Bell County, Texas | | | |
| Marriage | 1935 | Texas - Rankin Davidson Kothmann | |||
| Death | 18 Aug 2011 | ||||
| Burial | London Cemetery, Kimble County, Texas | |
Families
| Spouse | Rankin Davidson Kothmann (1908 - 2002) |
| Father | James Eargle Greer (1892 - 1960) |
| Mother | Ona Sylvania Bradshaw (1891 - 1980) |
| Sibling | Dr. James William Greer (1923 - 2010) |
Notes
Birth
Ona Kathryn GreerEvent Type: Birth
Event Date: 20 Nov 1915
Event Place: Ballinger, Runnels, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: James Eargle Greer
Mother's Name: Ona Sylvania Bradshaw
Census (family)-shared
J E Greer Head Male 28 Texas - Relief agent, railroadOna Greer Wife Female 24 Texas
Catherine Greer Daughter Female 4 1/2 Texas
Endnotes
1. Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2LY-89G.
2. Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2LY-89R.
3. United States Census, 1920 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH1H-R1T.
4. Find A Grave Memorial 75243165.