Courtney Elizabeth Kube

Courtney Elizabeth Kube, of Culpeper, VA, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, December 24, 2018 at the age of 41. She was born on July 22, 1977 in Charlottesville, VA. Courtney grew up in Culpeper, VA, attended Grymes Memorial School, and graduated from Culpeper High School. Growing up she was an avid swimmer and soccer player. She loved spending time outdoors and particularly at the beach. She was the most dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and teacher. She cherished every moment she spent with her son and grandson. She was one of the founding Lead Teachers of Culpeper’s Kid Central Early Head Start Program. For over 20 years she impacted the hearts and lives of countless children. She was caring, down to earth, fiercely loyal, and loving. Courtney’s impact reached the lives of many people. She will be greatly missed by us all. She is survived by loved one Quania Norris, her son Kendrick Kube, grandson Karson, parents Peggy Ryan Shotwell, Roger and Becky Kube, her brothers Andrew, Ryan and his wife Ashley, Roger, Robert and Traci Kube, Chris and his wife Shaun Thomas, Lindsey and her husband Jonathan Wiles, Lawrence and his wife Frances Shotwell, and numerous nieces and nephews. Courtney was preceded in death by her parent Henry Shotwell, and grandparents Emily & Hugh Ryan and Arlene & Earl Kube. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to help support the Early Childhood Development Certificate Program in Courtney’s name. Contributions will be used to help support a local student who wants to pursue a higher education in the childhood development field. Please send donations to the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation. P.O. Box 1430, Locust Grove, VA 22508-1430. A celebration of Courtney's life will be held Sunday, December 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, VA with Father Michael Gray officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service with a reception held in the fellowship hall of the church. Fond memories of Courtney's life and condolences may be shared by visiting clore-english. The Kube family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.