“Kathy”
Kathy was born October 13, 1957 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She attended Harding High School, graduated in 1975, and furthered her education at UNC Charlotte and earned her BSN in Nursing. She began her nursing career at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte and also worked at the Mercy South Location. She was well known for her caring bedside manner and wonderful nursing skills. As a youth and young adult Kathy attended Thomasboro Presbyterian Church and was currently an active member of Sardis Presbyterian Church.
Kathy is survived by her husband Pete Rukasuwan, her daughter Lauren and son Matthew both of the home. She is also survived by her father Jim Bell and his wife Joyce residing in Gastonia, her sister Linda Curtis, Brother in law Phil Curtis, and niece Becca Curtis all from Greenville, SC. Kathy is predeceased by her mother Joan Shidal Bell and her son Andrew Joseph Rukasuwan.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, August 15, 2013 at McEwen Funeral Service, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 AM Friday, August 16, 2013 at Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.
Condolences at www.McEwenfs.com.