Kathryn “Kaye” Lucille Fugler (Oakes) (Raditic) Messenger died on Friday, July 26, 2019 after a long illness.
She was born on October 4, 1919 in Centerville, Mississippi to the late Bartley Andrew Fugler and Florence L. Taylor and had been a long time resident of Front Royal. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; her husbands, Kenneth Noel Oakes, Valentine Raditic and Robert Eugene Messenger; her siblings Andrew Jackson Fugler (Mary), Bartley Andrew Fugler (Janis, Verina), Robert Fugler (Evelyn, Annelies) and Marie Antoinette Fugler Catron (Lee). She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gretchen Rebecca Raditic (Fine) Lay (Norvie).
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Annette Oakes Dove (Paul) of Mount Vernon, Ohio and her son, John Bartley Messenger (Marla) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Kathryn was a long time member of the Marlowe Heights Baptist Church in Front Royal where she enjoyed attending Adult Sunday School classes and also attended Home Bible Studies in the community. She was also a member of the Front Royal Garden Club and had perfect attendance for as long as she was physically able to attend. She also enjoyed serving the senior citizens in the area at their Jolly Sixties meetings for many, many years. At age 90 -1/2 she was awarded a Certificate of Service to Warren County Memorial Hospital for 14 years of volunteer service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
A private graveside service will be held at a family site in Falls Church, Virginia.
Her Fine grandchildren are so grateful and thankful to have so many wonderful years with her. Our dear Grandmother was always so full of life, spirit, and love. She always told so many great stories of her time and life. We enjoyed visiting her and our relatives in Virginia, a place we consider an extension of home… We love you very much Gram. May you and Mom be happy together in heaven.
Aunt Kathryn would light up the room when she entered. She was very special to me and now she is with her brother’s sister, parents and daughter. So happy to have spent quality time with she and Bob Messenger when I was younger.