Kathleen Axtell, 85 of Kernersville, NC. formerly of Richeyville, PA passed away Saturday August 8, 2020 in Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.
She was born May 16, 1935 in East Bethlehem Township, PA. a daughter of the late Sam Cook and Anna Lizurick Cook Karolewics.
Mrs. Axtell was a 1953 graduate of Centerville High School.
She served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1956.
Kathleen enjoyed outdoor flower gardening, and other activities including camping, word puzzles, bowling and watching Pittsburg Steelers. Her cat Jax was very important to her.
Mrs. Axtell attended the Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville.
Surviving are five children, Kathleen Bryant (Harley) of Clarksville, PA., Ronald Axtell (Jamie) of Wasilla AK., Diana Burelson (Richard) of Beafort, SC., Sherri Axtell of Kernersville, NC. And Susan Zediak (Cliff) of Chesterfield, VA.; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Deceased in addition to her parents is her husband Milton Axtell who died May 30, 1986; her step father Ralph Karolewics.
Family and friends and are invited to a graveside service Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 3 PM in the Chapel of LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA. with Rev. George Lammay officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the North Shore Animal League America, 16 Lewyt St. Port Washington, NY. 11050.
Arrangements are entrusted to John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA. Online guestbook and personal condolence may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com
