Kathleen Reed Austin Obituary
We bid farewell to Kathleen Reed Austin of Rome, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 27, 2024 at the age of 92. Kathleen Reed 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, George W. Reed and Carrie Elizabeth Smith Reed; her husband Jack Austin; her son Gene Austin; and her son-in-law James Loveless.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Loveless, Judith Ann Owens and Gary Lee Austin (Carol); her grandchildren, Kelly Austin Howell (Tony), Chris Austin (Jessica), Bryan Owens (LeAnne), Jennifer Forrister (Jeff) and Jamie Forrister; her great grandchildren, Camden Howell, Emma Howell, Bella Owens, Emerson Owens, Wren Owens, Nash Austin, Pace Austin and Payton Bell; and her great great grandchild Haze Lake Howell.
Mrs. Austin's family request that flowers be omitted, and memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.