Kathleen Louise Miller Hobaugh, 85, of Maryville, TN, went peacefully home to her Savior’s loving arms on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Born on Dec 14, 1940, in Arnold, to John and Catherine (Kuhlman) Miller, Kathleen lived life fully to the end! An active member of Fairview Church in TN and WaterStone Fellowship Church in FL, Kathleen was known to faithfully love God, her family, and her friends. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband of nearly 52 years, Jerry Lee Hobaugh, before he passed in 2012.
Kathleen was a younger sister to Mary Jane Speer and John Raymond Miller; a loving mom to three, Lorraine (Rusty) Triana, Michael Hobaugh, and Susan (Rich) Williamson; a grandma to six, Kristin (Jim) Ritch, Katie Hall (Chris), Megan (Isaac) Omanikor, Tylyn (Austin) Clouse, Lauren (Jacob) Wade, and Chaz Williamson; a great-grandma to nine; and a great-great-grandma to one.
Kathleen, a 1958 PA graduate of Arnold High School, was a resilient U.S. Navy wife of 20 years, a Steeler fan, doll collector, quilter, gardener, and retired RN of 37 years. After residing 26 years in Orlando, FL, Jerry and Kathleen retired to TN in 2000 and became FL snowbirds. Kathleen served Jesus through various ministries in both churches, ensuring elderly friends were cared for, was an avid pen pal and reader, and especially enjoyed spending her time making beautiful, fun family memories.
She was a true caregiver all her life. Everyone says they miss her already.
There will be a graveside service for friends and family at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Orlando, immediately followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments at WaterStone Fellowship Church of Oviedo, FL.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Fairview Methodist Church in Maryville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, Kathleen desired memorial gifts be sent to equipministriesuganda.org, fairview-church.org, and waterstonefellowship.org.