Katherine Virginia Caves Atwater was born in Cedar Grove on November 29, 1912 to the late Alfred and Esther Phillips Caves. She departed this life on June 5, 2013 to join her beloved husband and children.

She attended the First Baptist Church of Smithers where she was a member for many years. During her outstanding life Katherine received numerous awards and was a generous contributor to many organizations.

Katherine was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and member of her community. A loving and caring person she was always ready with a hug or kiss and ready to lend a hand. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, daughters Thomasina and Gloria Jean and sons-in-law Bruce Redd and Jack Greene.

She leaves her devoted daughters Marilyn Greene and Adrian Wehmeyer and her husband Ed; devoted sons Thomas Atwater, Delmas Atwater and his wife Christina and Howard Atwater and his wife Betsy; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Home going service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Boomer with Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park at London. Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 at the church.

O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com