She was born in Smyrna, TN she was retired from retail and real estate sales.
Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Marcus Abelson; a son, James Edwin Disbrow and a grandson, Scott Tidwell.
Survivors are six children; Kathy Tidwell of Harriman, TN, David (Marilyn) Disbrow of Keystone Heights, FL, Christy (Bob) Law of Wildwood, GA, Candace Seymour of Red Bank, Kelly Farris of Red Bank and Kara Disbrow of Corryton, TN; fourteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Katherine will be buried next to her husband at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will have a private memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 2411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN, 37343.