Kathryn "Lucy" Lucille Koch

Kathryn Lucille “Lucy” Koch was born to Arlie and Marie Mackey in Morris, OK on Oct. 5, 1931, and was the second of 7 children. She graduated from Northeast High School, and married her high school sweetheart “Buddy” Koch in 1950. Lucy’s career started at KOMA/KWTV in 1952, and she later worked at KTOK and KOCO-TV. She was at KOCO-TV for 30 years, retiring in 1996 as Secretary to the President. Lucy and Buddy loved traveling over the USA in their 5th wheel and enjoyed their home at Lake Tenkiller and the RV park at Lake Eufaula. She also enjoyed reading and all kinds of needlework.

She leaves behind her son Edward, Jr., his wife Mary, and their 6 children and 9 grandchildren; daughter Kathy, her husband Tom Wynn and their extended family; daughter Sandy and her husband Mike Tucker; sister Loretta Mullins and her family; Anna Marie Mackey; brother David and his wife Cindy; and beloved friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. “Buddy” Koch, Sr.; her father and mother; sisters Betty Odom and Wanda Wightman; and brother Kenneth Mackey.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the OKC Retired Firefighters Association, 7508 NW 12th Place, OKC, OK 73127.