Katherine A. Gregg

Katherine Anna Gregg was born to George S. Cooper Sr. and Katherine I. Cooper on July 13, 1940, at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ. She departed her journey in this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.

Katherine and her remaining siblings—George S. Cooper Jr. of Paterson NJ and Margaret A Temple of Garfield NJ-- were raised in northern NJ. She was affectionately known as “Little Katherine”. Katherine was a member of Unity Missionary Church in Paterson, NJ, where her grandfather, the late Bishop Albert Bland, was founding pastor, and her Aunt is now the current Pastor Rev Dr. Ethel Bland and her daughter one of the Associate Ministers Rev Dr. Ethel Crews, and her Aunt Beatrice Truesdale the Original Church Clerk.

Katherine was educated in Englewood Public Schools. Katherine also earned a BA in Fine Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University in May, 1982. While a student, she was honored to be on the Dean’s List. Katherine was a member of the University’s theatre company and performed in two theatrical performances.

Katherine performed Off Broadway with the Theatre for the New City Company. This singer, songwriter and performer was a certified interior designer,

and published poet. Among Katherine’s many talents, were her skills as an excellent cook.

Katherine worked as a legal secretary with a law firm in NYC, she also worked as a stenographer with the NJ Department of Civil Service.

Katherine was a caring and supportive mother. She lovingly doted over her children.

Katherine married John Gregg in March of 1988. The loving couple enjoyed life and enjoyed traveling. Though they retired to Florida, they frequently visited family up North.

Katherine is preceded in death by her parents; George S. Cooper Sr. and Katherine I Cooper Brinson; Siblings, Diane Jackson and Bruce Cooper Children, Jane Marie Artis and Lawrence Beach; Step Child, Julius Watts

Katherine is survived by her husband John Gregg (FL); Son, Michael Cooper & wife Betsy (NJ); siblings George S Cooper Jr. (NJ) and Margaret A Temple (NJ) Daughter-in-law, Phyllis Beach (PA); Grandchildren; Kymberley Jerry & Reginald (VA,) Veronica Cummings & Oliver (PA), Alicia Beach (PA), Pamela Martinez-Cooper (NJ), Great Grandchildren; Terren and James Woolard, Makayla Cummings and Timothy Barnes; Step Children; Janet, Joan, Joann, June and Omar Gregg, Shalia, Kim, Cassandra and Michael Watts; a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, relatives

And friends.

“Poem of Life "

Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what's to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way, we all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay......

Our destination is a place.

Far greater than we know,

for some the journey is quicker,

for some the journey is slow.

And when the journey finally ends we'll claim a great reward,

And find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord

Family appreciation

The family acknowledges with deepest appreciation and gratitude the many kind expressions shown during the passing of our loved one. May God bless each of you in his own Divine and special way.

The Family

KATHERIN ANNA GREGG

Sunrise 7/13/1940 and Sunset 2/3/2016