Kathryn Elizabeth Knowles

Kathryn (Kathi) Elizabeth Knowles of Spring, Texas passed from this life on December 20, 2017 at the age of 79. Kathi was born on February 7, 1938 in Bristol, Virginia. She was adopted by her parents, Archie L. Knowles and Kathryn Bowen Knowles in 1942. It was shared in writing by one of her secondary education Principal’s that Kathi was well liked and a good student. She carried that reputation throughout her life. Kathi had a knack for searching out and gathering loyal and loving friends and turning them into family. She had many dog companions in her life and they were so cherished by her. One of Kathi’s hobbies was joining in a good game, be it cards, trivial pursuit, or board games. She was a terrific strategist and it seemed she always was lucky achieving more wins than losses. She also was an avid reader, was talented with a sewing machine, completed and framed her needlepoint art, she created embroidery works as well as crocheted pieces, she bedazzled items she wore and gifts she shared. She was a creative, articulate soul. The career path that Kathi chose was in the real estate development arena as an Executive Administrative Assistant with her last 20 years of service employed by Mitchell Energy and Development. She not only worked her job but gave her time and service to the Houston Open when it was played in The Woodlands, TX as well as volunteered her time for PGA tournaments played at the TPC golf course in The Woodlands. In retirement, Kathi generously shared her time and talent to her neighbors in Timber Lakes Timber Ridge by serving on their Homeowners Association Board in the capacity of several different officer positions.

Kathryn (Kathi) was preceded in death by her adoptive father, Archie L. Knowles and her adoptive mother, Kathryn Bowen (Knowles) Ritter, step father Thomas Ritter, and brother Albert Ritter. Surviving family members are brother Carl Ritter and wife Trisha along with their 2 daughters, and sister Susann Ritter and her daughter. She also has many close friends that she includes as family.

A memorial service will be held for Kathryn Elizabeth Knowles at The Woodlands Oaks Church of Christ, 7300 Crownridge Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77382. The service will be presided by Mr. Ken Stegall, Minister, in the Magnolia Room at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, February 24, 2018. In lieu of flowers a donation to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Kathi penned a letter she wished family and friends would read. It is attached to this obituary. Kathryn Elizabeth Knowles loved well and is well loved.

TO MY FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES

Friendship and love are two of the greatest gift a person can receive so how can one say thank you to so many people who, over the years, have come into my life.

Each of you holds a special place in my heart. I thank you for your friendship – but more importantly – for what you have taught me that has hopefully, made me a more caring and tolerant person.

God puts people and obstacles in our lives for a reason – be it good or bad, so that we may learn and grow from our mistakes, I was lucky, for the bad was minimal and the good was overflowing. I think I have carried a part of each acquaintance I ever made throughout my life.

I have been extremely fortunate to have shared many good times, much laughter and love with all of you and am grateful for this wonderful experience. I hope I have, in turn, brought laughter and love into each of your lives.

I simply ask that each of you remember that:

Yesterday is History….

Tomorrow is a Mystery… and

Today is a Gift _ that’s why we call it the Present

Live each day as a Gift from God. Bring love and laughter into the lives of all you meet as you have done for me, and remember – we will meet again.

Love to all of you,

Kathi

Arrangements under the direction of NEPTUNE SOCIETY - Houston, Houston, TX.