Kathleen Percival

Kathleen Percival, 87 of Overland Park, mother of Cecelia Orcutt of Iola, passed away Tuesday, January 29th, 2013. She had battled Alzheimer's for nearly ten years. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Keith and beloved husband Daryl. She is survived by her two daughters and son-in-laws, Cecelia and Steven Orcutt of Iola and Julie and Jim Knedlik of Overland Park, three granddaughters and four great grandchildren. Katie was born on May 10th, 1925 in Lincoln, Kansas to Roscoe and Mable Anderson. She graduated from Beverly High School and attended Kansas State before beginning a career in teaching. In 1944 she married Daryl Percival and they began their family. They made their home in Salina until 1958 when they moved to Mission, Kansas where Katie worked for Macy's in Mission for twenty years until her retirement. Kathleen dedicated her life to being a devout Christian, a selfless and wonderful wife and mother and a nurturing "Grandma" to her beloved Shannon. Her family and flowers flourished in her loving care. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 4th, 2013, at the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive in Shawnee Mission. A family graveside service will be Tuesday at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.