She was the youngest of five children and is the last surviving family member of her immediate family. Kate passed away on July 6, 2020 in Edmond, Oklahoma.
In 1952, Kate married Joe Briscoe and together they had four children: Shirley, Robert, Sandi, and Joe. Tragically, in 1961 when the children were just 8, 7, 5, and 5 months old Joe passed away unexpectedly. Fortunately, Kate was blessed to have two loves during her lifetime, and in 1965, she married Robert McDowell. Robert had three children: Bob Jr., Sherri, and John. Together, Kate and Robert shared seven children.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband Joe Briscoe, husband Robert McDowell; daughter Shirley Anderson; and son Bob McDowell, Jr.
Kate is survived by her children: Robert Briscoe, Sandi Brooks, Joe Briscoe, Sherri Miller, and John McDowell; 18 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Baggerley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Baggerley Funeral Home with interment to follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma.