Kathryn Anderson Hall

With great sadness we announce the passing of Kathryn Anderson Hall last week at the age of 76. She valiantly fought cancer for several years before passing on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Kathy was raised in an outstanding Air Force Family that started with her birth on base in Fukuoka, Japan, then to many places like Izmir, Turkey; Annandale, VA; and Panama City, FL. Kathy met her lifelong sweetheart, Richard, in 1963 at Annandale High School. While both were students at Virginia Tech, they married after their Sophomore year in 1968. Kathy went on to graduate with a degree in English, a Minor in French and a Masters in Shakespearian Literature. After graduating in 1971, she and Rick settled in Tallahassee and have remained for 50 plus years. Rick and Kathy raised their daughter Kelley at Faith Presbyterian Church. Later Kathy felt called to join St. Johns Episcopal Church of Tallahassee and became an active member. Kathy was a compassionate, caring, Christian that felt called to teach and help others. She constantly interpreted the two cultural norms of Mom in the home and woman in the workplace, providing love all along the way. Education was her lifelong passion culminating in her PhD in English for Medieval Literature, from Florida State University. Her diverse experience led her to teach at Rickards High School, Tallahassee Community College, Florida State University, Valdosta State University and John Paul II Catholic School. After retiring she was asked to teach Continuing Education Units for Adults through FSU. Kathy is survived by family, including her Husband Richard, Daughter Kelley Monkevich, son-in-law Matthew Monkevich, Grandson James Monkevich, Sister Gwen Ingraham, Nephews Andy and Christopher Ingraham and numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3 PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, downtown Tallahassee, (the service will be live streamed) with a 4 PM reception following in their Fellowship Hall. Subsequently, at 5:30 PM her ashes will be dedicated in the Faith Church Columbarium with a reception in the church parlor at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, and if you are so inclined, the family asks that you provide donations to Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee. www.bigbendhospice.org. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the Hall family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Kathryn Anderson Hall

March 19, 1948 - September 21, 2024