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Kathy Lea Coon

Born: 8/11/1953
Died: 1/17/2024
Age: 70
Community: Fredericksburg, VA

Coon, Kathy L. – of Fredericksburg, Virginia, formerly of Clio, Michigan, age 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1PM, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 10AM until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life Michigan.


Kathy was born August 11, 1953, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late Blair and Nadine (Ross) Draper. Kathy was a woman of great strength and warmth. Her journey through life was marked by numerous accomplishments and an unwavering dedication to the nursing profession. After graduating from Waterford Township High with the class of 1971, Kathy pursued her passion for healthcare, earning her associate in nursing from Mott Community College. She embarked on a distinguished career as a registered nurse at Covenant Health, formerly Saginaw General, where she selflessly served others for an impressive thirty years until her retirement in 2015. Kathy was a devoted wife to her late husband, John Coon Jr., whom she married on July 17, 1971, John preceded her in passing in August of 2016. Kathy's love for her family knew no bounds. Her daughters were not only her pride and joy but also a testament to her unwavering commitment to family. Kathy showered her grandchildren with boundless affection, cherishing every moment spent with them. As a beloved mother and grandmother (Momo), her kind heart and nurturing nature touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. In celebrating Kathy's life, let us remember her as a beacon of kindness and love. Her compassionate spirit and loving personality endeared her to all, leaving an indelible imprint on the hearts of many.



Surviving are: Daughters: Michelle (James) Starkey, Stacey (Cody) Szemites, and Renae (David) Ray; Grandchildren: Blake Szemites, Hunter Szemites, Kathryn Starkey, James Starkey V; Sister-In-Laws: Kathy (Mike) Wagner, Susie Coon, Barb (Jim) Thibodeau, Janet (Randy) Riley; She was blessed with several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Blair and Nadine Draper, Loving husband, John Coon Jr. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.




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Visitation
Date:   6/11/2024
Time:   10:00 AM
Tuesday from 10AM until the time of service
 
Funeral Service
Date:   6/11/2024
Time:   1:00 PM
 
Location:  
503 N. Mill St.
Clio, MI 48420

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