Katherine F. Hamilton

Katherine Frances Witta Lowe Hamilton (a/k/a “Pinky” and “Oldie”), age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Optimum Care Home in Missouri City, Texas. She was born on November 3rd, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Witta, Sr. and Anna Dollie Witta Thermes, and stepfather, George Thermes; her two brothers Fred Witta, Jr. and Louis Witta; and husbands Douglas P. Coryell, John D. Lowe, Jr. and Robert W. Hamilton. She is survived by two sons, Glen A. Coryell and wife, Jean of Duluth, GA, John E. Coryell and wife, Jana of Fairfield, CA, two daughters, Deborah A. Gatell of San Antonio, TX and Nancy K. Coffman and husband, Robert of Houston, TX; and step-daughter Judy V. Thomason and husband, Charles of Deer Park, TX; Grandchildren, Melissa J. Hernandez Borzoni and husband, Fred of Folsom, CA, Jason Gatell and wife, Teresa of San Antonio, TX, Joshua Gatell and wife, Amanda of Cypress, TX, Amanda Gatell of San Antonio, TX, Ryan and Kevin Coffman of Houston, TX, Travis Coryell and wife, Edna of Phoenix, AZ, Richard Coryell of Atlanta, GA, Terre Thomason Alexander and husband, Steve of Houston, TX; Great Grandchildren, Danielle Hernandez of Fairfield, CA, Jacob Hernandez of Folsom, CA, Olivia and Vivian Gatell of San Antonio, TX, Jordan Gatell of Cypress, TX, Grayson, Caroline and Weston Coryell of Phoenix, AZ, and Jacob Logan Gatell Eliason of San Antonio, TX.

Katherine graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio. At age 18 she married Douglas P. Coryell, with whom she had four children. They were married for 17 years at which time the marriage ended in divorce. In 1969, she met and married John D. Lowe, Jr. and moved to Houston, TX. where they discovered Life Tabernacle Church. They became faithful members of Life Tabernacle Church, pastored by James L. Kilgore and later by his son, James L. Kilgore, II, from 1969 where they taught Sunday School and served as Foreign Missions Directors for several years. They opened their home for around 8 years where Bro. Henry Rose taught Search For Truth Bible studies helping to establish and ground new converts in the word of God. After the Bible study she always served her delicious homemade ice cream, cake and coffee. Many wonderful memories and lasting friendships were made there. On April 1, 1978 her husband died unexpectedly while visiting family in Corpus Christi, Tx. Thereafter, she started the “Silver Eagles” seniors’ group. She remained a widow until May 14, 1994, when she married Robert W. Hamilton a/k/a “Grumpy Bob”. They served on the Hostess Committee together and he joined her in working with the Silver Eagles. What a wonderful time those seniors had.

In the fall of 2008, she and her husband felt led to join James and Kay Waldrep in starting a new church in Bellaire, TX. They had many memorable years at Truth Tabernacle of Bellaire. Robert W. Hamilton died February 18, 2014.

Katherine was a loving mother, a faithful Christian who loved God with all her heart and enjoyed going to church, serving and fellowshipping with others. She loved cats and we often referred to her as the cat lady. She was mischievous, fun loving, and enjoyed playing dominos, 42, gin and pitty-pat. She enjoyed cooking and having friends and family over. The more the merrier. We all looked forward to getting together and enjoying mom’s famous enchiladas. They were the best we ever had. We will miss her hugs, her humor, and her beautiful smile.

A special thank you to all the people who came to visit her in her assisted living facility, playing games with her, praying with her and serving communion, taking her for walks in her wheelchair, teaching her to play pitty-pat, doing crafts with her, putting puzzles together and making her laugh. It helped to make her lonely days not so lonely. God bless you richly for showing such kindness. Also, thank you Jake for always calling to say hi to Great Grandma. It made her smile. Thanks to the nurses of Star of Texas Hospice for your wonderful care and concern for mom.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Forest Park East, Webster, Tx. with service at 3:00 PM and burial to follow. Food and fellowship for those who care to stay.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Life Church 9901 Windmill Lakes Houston, Tx. 77075 for Ima’s Home in the Philippines or to Star of Texas Hospice 5433 Westheimer Ste. 920 Houston, Tx. 77056