Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Brookhouse

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Brookhouse, 65 of Marion passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Kathy was born March 26, 1949 the daughter of Clarence Wendell and Florence (Fisher) Smoot.  She married Sammy Brookhouse on September 14, 1968 in Marion and together they have shared over 45 years of marriage. Kathy was a homemaker. Survivors include her; Husband – Sammy Brookhouse of Marion Daughter – Wendy Brookhouse of Marion Daughter – Tracy Brookhouse of Marion Two granddaughters; Audra Barnes of Marion Skye Taylor of Owensboro, Kentucky Great Granddaughter – Natalie Daugherty of Marion Brother – William Smoot and wife Debbie of Herrin Nephew – John Smoot of Herrin Niece – Rachael Essex of Herrin Niece – Diana Cash and husband Scott of Johnston City Niece – Deena Evans of Herrin Niece – Shannon Oxendine and husband Ted of Herrin Nephew – Edward Brookhouse and wife Brandie of Washington, D.C. Two brothers-in-law; John Brookhouse and wife Delores of Carterville Frank Brookhouse of Cambria Sister-in-law – Billie Earl of Herrin Several aunts and uncles, great nieces and nephews Preceded by her Parents, Granddaughter – Sesha Dickens, Sister-in-law – Ruby Martin and Brother-in-law – Richard Earl. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 1:30 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Brandon officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 11:30 am to time of service at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL  62959.