Katherine Sargent Morrow

Katherine Sargent Morrow, 75, Red Wing, died at her home Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born August 14, 1937 in Austin, MN, the daughter of Dr. James and Ruth (Sargent) Morrow. She attended Michael Dowling School for Crippled Children where she took daily sessions of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy, in addition to her academic work. She traveled to Washington DC and California for continued treatment during the 7th and 8th grades and continued her education with home teachers. She returned to Red Wing and completed 4 years of high school, graduating in 1955 with the amazing record of perfect attendance. Katherine attended one year at Macalester College and one year at Augsburg College. Katherine began weaving in 1950 at the suggestion of Marge Vogel who lent her a small table loom. During high school she took correspondence courses in weaving and earned a Professional Handweaver's Certificate. She won national awards for her weaving and has created suits, bedspreads, baby blankets and placemats. Katherine loved attending plays and musicals. Katherine joined the Presbyterian Church in 1951. She was a member of the morning Circle which was her primary social outlet and she has been a deacon and church elder in the past. She has a 50 year member plaque of which she was very proud. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood since 1983. Katherine was very proud to be a member of her Chapter P Sisterhood and believed whole heartedly in the organization. She worried about what the future held as her dream was to remain in her home. She has had a dependable and committed group of caregivers who will miss her very much.

She is survived by one cousin, Anne Morrow; caregivers, Mary Guenther, Tina Jacobson, Sara Madden, Charity Johnson, Jane Nelson, Linda Gade and Kathy Luebker; PEO sisters; and many friends.

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Visitation

MAR 5. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

First Presbyterian Church
503 W. 6th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066

Service

MAR 5. 11:00 AM (CST)

First Presbyterian Church
503 W. 6th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066