Kathleen B. Wales Obituary
We bid farewell to Kathleen B. Wales of Elkmont, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 6, 2025 at the age of 96. Kathleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mike C. Brooks and Pauline Christopher Brooks; her husband Marvin L. Wales; her son John Wales; and her siblings, Billy Brooks of Nathan Brooks, M. C, Ruth Lawson and Doris Brooks.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Gilbert (Phil) and Bill Wales (Susan); her grandchildren, Allison Ruf (David), Alan Gilbert (Bethany), Ben Wales (Kristin), Tom Wales (Courtney) and Sam Wales; her great grandchildren, Ashlyn Newby (Hunter), Avery Ruf, Molly Gilbert, Alyssa Gilbert, Henry Wales and Charlie Wales; and her siblings, Marjorie Pepper, Betty Bullington, Harold Brooks (Linda) and Joe Brooks (Donna). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Limestone Chapel Funeral Home (322 US-31, Athens, AL 35611). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Mrs. Wales's memory to the Birdie Thornton Center, an organization close to her heart.
