Kathleen A. Meachum, 69, of Elizabethtown entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was born on April 20, 1951 in Philadelphia and was the loving daughter of the late Michael and Mildred (Siedlecki) Murphy.
She graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and St. Joseph's College of Nursing.
Kathleen was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Elizabethtown.
She enjoyed bowling, collecting teddy bears, and watching reality TV, especially Dancing with the Stars. Her greatest joy was taking care of her puppy Sophie and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Murphy, sister, Colleen Attivo.
Kathleen is survived by her sons, Carl R. Meachum, Jr. of Elizabethtown, Eric M. Meachum (Kristen) of Elizabethtown; brother, Michael Murphy of OK; sister, Maureen Murphy of IA; grandchildren, Anessia Williams, Logan, Nolan and Olivia Meachum; nephews Michael, Ricky and Scotty Attivo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 904 Mill Rd. Elizabethtown, PA with Fr. Bernard Oniwe as celebrant. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass.
The family has entrusted the Matinchek Funeral Home, 260 E. Main St. Middletown, PA with the funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com