Kathleen McGhee, 89
Kathleen McGhee, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at AdventHealth Sebring, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience. Born on May 2, 1936, in Brundidge, Alabama, Kathleen’s journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to her family and her unwavering faith in the Pentecostal tradition.
Kathleen dedicated a significant part of her life to her career as a grader for Citrus World, where she made lasting connections and contributed wholeheartedly to her work. Her kindness and positive spirit touched the lives of those around her, making her not just a colleague, but a friend to many.
She is cherished by her daughters, Jennifer Watts and her husband Timmy of Frostproof, and Anita Tuel and her husband Todd of Ladson, South Carolina. Kathleen’s family grew with 17 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren, who will forever carry her memory in their hearts. Her influence and teachings will continue to guide them through their lives, as she instilled in them the values of love, integrity, and faith.
Kathleen’s life was also marked by the heartache of losing loved ones. She is reunited in spirit with her beloved husband, Leo McGhee, who preceded her in death, as well as her children, Jimmy Ray McGhee, Candy McGhee, Myrtle Jefferies, and Timothy McGhee. Her grandson Chris Jefferies, along with her siblings Merle, Joe, Pearl and Leroy, and her devoted parents James and Kate Maulden, also welcomed her with open arms on the other side.
A graveside service to honor Kathleen’s life will be held on September 23, 2025, at Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof, Florida, starting at 10:30 AM. This gathering will be a time for family and friends to celebrate her remarkable life. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.
