Kathy Wadlington

PUEBLO, Colo. -- Kathy Ann Lee Wadlington, 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at home with her husband and son by her side, after an eight-year battle with heart disease.

Born Dec. 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James Paul and Beulah H Lee.

She was a 1964 graduate of Cape Girardeau College High School.

Kathy and Roger L. "Butch" Wadlington married in 1964 and were married for 56 years at time of death.

Kathy and her family moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in 1970, following her husband's job on the railroad. After her husband retired in 2006, they moved to Fountain, Colorado.

Kathy loved antiques and returned to Cape Girardeau often to go to auctions.

She was also preceded in death by her children, Jeff and Melissa.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Roger L. "Butch" Wadlington; daughter, Kelly (Brent) Ruggeri; sons, Mark and Michael (Jamie) Wadlington; grandchildren Ashlyn (Parker) Atwood, Josh and Sara; and brother, James P. (Betty) Lee.

A private service has been scheduled for a later date.

Angelus Chapel Mortuaries in Pueblo is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.angeluspueblo.com.