Obituary for
Kathryn Lynn (Caldwell) Griner
Kathy Griner, 60, of Poteau, OK, passed away October 23, 2013, in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born March 12, 1953, in Fort Smith, AR, to John E. and Patsy Marie (Patrick) Caldwell. She was a registered nurse and worked for Ki Bois in Poteau. Kathy had a kind soul, a beautiful smile, and an infectious laugh. She was a voracious reader, a lover of "the show, a loving mother, a joy to be around, and a constant giver. She was an avid blood donor, a fixture at the Special Olympics, even in death she gave by donating her organs and tissue, so many lives will be changed for the better
She was preceded in death by her father.
Kathy is survived by her mother Patsy Caldwell of Greenwood, AR; two sons, Cory White of Poteau and Andrew Griner of Broken Arrow, OK; three daughters, Teresa Dacus and husband Billy of Poteau, Christina Fuller and husband Robert of Greenwood, AR and Sarah Pinkerton and husband Daniel of Broken Arrow, OK; a brother David Caldwell and wife Ping of Orlando, FL; four sisters, Sandra Ortega and husband Larry of Phoenix, AZ, Holly Millard of Atascadero, CA, Julie Edwards and husband Jody of Fayetteville, AR and Heather Campos of Greenwood, AR; nine grandchildren, Haley, Bo, Marshal, Benjamin, Braxton, Bodie, Brentley, Kyler and Kasey; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, friends and loved ones.
The family will hold a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Springhill Baptist Church, Howe, OK, with Bro. Phil McGehee officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Mighty Lions Special Athletics at 1st National Bank Poteau/Heavener. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. You may leave an on-line greeting to the family at www.gracemanorfh.com