She was born April 3,1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to James Paul Mundo and Josephine Novak Mundo.
She enjoyed careers as a homemaker, caterer, telephone saleswoman at Sears, secretary/saleswoman at Tucker Duck and Awning, and Executive Director of Project Compassion until her retirement in August 2000 that allowed her to enjoy her family, especially her grandchildren.
Known for her care for her family, Kathy loved her children and grandchildren fiercely, taking every opportunity to attend their events and programs. One of her greatest gifts was expressing her love to others through cooking. In 2005, she was honored as a recipient of the Fort Smith Community Angel Award, recognizing her outstanding record of service, compassionate nature, and consistent dedication to those in need. As a member of the Arkansas Cursillo movement, she grew in faith and spirituality while forming life-long friendships through her weekly prayer group. A devoted, faithful Catholic, she went out of her way to assist and pray for others.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Richard (Dick) Fuhrman; son Jim (Sheri) of Fort Smith; daughter B.J. (Steve) of Fort Smith; son Thomas (Lisa) of Tyler, Texas; and son Tony (Traci) of Bryant; brother Frank Mundo of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and sister Mary Mundo Heineman of Detroit, Michigan. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Nathan and Eric Fuhrman; Emma and Matthew Cobb; Kirstin and Noah Fuhrman; Michael, Paige, and Garrett Fuhrman.
Funeral Mass will be at 2:30pm Saturday preceded by a Rosary at 2 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Interment will be in the columbarium. Service will also be available at https://www.facebook.com/CTKCatholicParishFS/. Arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Project Compassion and Community Rescue Mission, both of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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