Kathy A. Poots, 59, of Kent, died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Akron City Hospital Medical Center.
She was born July 8, 1952 in Ravenna to Gordon Jacob and Norma Doris (Krause) Poots. She was an Administrative Secretary in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University. She liked gardening, with the ability to make anything grow.
She is survived by her significant other, David Nagy of Kent; siblings, Linda (Dan) Scott of Richmond, VA, Pam (James) Workman of Ravenna, Robin (Michael) Roby of Agoura Hills, CA, Mark Poots of Athens, and Polly (Tom Jeffrey) Hemp of Maple Heights; and nieces and nephews, Amy (Bernie), Chris (Kelly), Michael (Jenn), Daniel (Kelly), Jimmy (Heidi), Jake (Emily), Sarah (Sal), Alex, Clifford, Junior, and Tom.
Memorial services will be held 4:00 PM Monday, October 24th at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Kent Wartick officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 931 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.
Kathy's family is very grateful to everyone who gave their support during her illness. We are especially thankful to her coworkers.