Katharine Elizabeth Alpough

Born in 1934, in Batchelor, Louisiana, she is the daughter of the late Jimmy and Dorethea Ellsworth. She was the eldest of six siblings. Of the siblings, she is survived by her three sisters, Andrea Harrison, Rita Ellsworth and Carletta Boykin; and her brother, Gene Ellsworth.

Katharine was employed at UpJohn Healthcare as a home nurse taking care of elderly patients. It was a rewarding career for her that she thoroughly enjoyed because she loved helping other people. It was her passion! She maintained a career there until she entered retirement.

Katharine truly loved God with all her heart and was very devoted to his teachings. She often participated in bible study sessions at various locations throughout Kansas City, and Casa Grande -- teaching others God’s word. She served as President of Activities at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church for a few years, managing and assisting with the church’s on-going weekly activities.

Katharine was always a very caring, giving and loving person. She would do anything she could to help someone who was in need – whether it be talking with them to help them through a problem, giving them some money so they could get what they were in need of, baking a cake (Her famous coconut cake that everyone loved!) or pie (Her famous pecan pie that everyone couldn’t eat enough of!) for them or making one of her delicious home cooked meals to put a big smile on their face! She also was an avid supporter of various veteran charitable organizations.

Katharine’s joy of her life was her children. She was a dedicated mother, and she often would say that her children was a gift from God, and that they were her pride and joy! She also was a huge fan of the Kansas City Royals – watching the Royals on TV or going to one of their games brought so much excitement to her. She also enjoyed fishing, thrift shopping, playing pokeno, reading her bible, and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alpough; one child Ron Alpough; two siblings Susie Alpough and Jimmy Ellsworth; and her parents Jimmy and Dorethea Ellsworth.

Katharine is survived by four children, Gearld Alpough, Michael Alpough (Tracy), Kenneth Alpough (Kathy), Deborah Darby, and Janice Alpough (surviving spouse of Ron Alpough); four siblings, Andrea Harrison, Gene Ellsworth, Rita Ellsworth and Carletta Boykin; three grandchildren, Alexandra Wilson (Ramond), Tiffany Everidge, and Timothy Everidge; and great grandchildren, Olivia Wilson, Cyrus Words, Riana, Moses and David Everidge; and one great-great grandchild Emeriss Myrick. Katharine is also survived by an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Mt. Moriah Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO, 64131. Visitation will begin at 2:00PM followed by the Funeral Service at 3:00PM. A Committal Service will be held in Mount Moriah Cemetery following the funeral.