Kathryn Jean Applegate, 100

January 13, 2021

Kathryn Jean Applegate 100, of Lititz, died at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home in Lititz. She was born on June 3, 1920 in Frederickstown, OH to Fleece Buchanan and Elva Blanche James. Following her parents passing, she lived at the National Orphans Home – Junior Order United American Mechanics in Tiffon, OH where she graduated High School in June 1937. She married Richard Applegate on June 27th, 1939 who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, a brother, and son Philip.

Kathryn had four children: Donna Applegate, Philip Applegate (deceased), Edward Alan Applegate (wife Connie), Kathy Phillips (husband Terry). She had 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Kathryn was a devoted minister’s wife for 36 years serving in the United Methodist Church of the North Indiana Conference. She volunteered as church secretary and was a wonderful mother to her four children.

Kathryn loved to read and take daily walks. She also enjoyed daily mocha Frappes. Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy were her T.V. shows of choice. She enjoyed dogs and cats and had many pets through the years. She loved her grandchildren, and she was known for reading to them in a way only grandma could. She was also an expert at baking pies and making noodles.

Her greatest love and passion in life was the relationship she had with her heavenly Father. Kathryn taught Sunday School, was a prayer warrior, and a spiritual giant. Her greatest desire was to see all her family in heaven one day.

Funeral Services for Kathryn will be held at 10AM, Friday, January 29, 2021 at Highpoint Community Church, 18 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522. Family and friends will be received at the church from 9AM to 10AM. Interment in will take place at Lisbon Cemetery, Union City, Indiana at 10AM, Monday, February 1, 2021.