Born in 1950 in Fort Worth Texas to Bill and Mary Hamilton, she is survived by her brother Paul Hamilton, her sister Joan Huber (Mike Huber), and her children Caitlin Brown (Daniel Brown), and Patrick Anthony, and her three grandchildren Wyatt, Harrison, and Jamison Brown (Caitlin and Daniel Brown).
Katherine, known to her friends as Kathy, grew up in Des Moines, Cincinnati, Columbus and Chicago before earning her Bachelor’s Degree at The Ohio State University.
She had a true gift for communication and a passion for public service. She first worked for Suburban News Publications, Upper Arlington News, Columbus City Schools, Upper Arlington City Schools. After her move to Texas, she worked for the Texas Retirement System, Austin Independent School District and finally, after her retirement from AISD, The Williamson County Sun.
All of those places and institutions imbued her with a drive toward Community and Education. She took up causes with a whole heart. She cared for people deeply. She worked tirelessly for her family, whether traditional or found.
Her funeral will be at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Sunday, November 15, 2026. There will be a Mass, and a short gravesite service, followed by an open house in her Georgetown family home.
In lieu of flowers please give to causes she believed in, recommended charities are Literacy First or Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
