Kathleen Best

Kathleen Best, age 80.5, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Kathy was born on March 17, 1940 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Ralph James and Dorothy Mae (Ehrhart) Doyle.

While Kathy had no biological children, she is survived by, her “kids” Joe and Anna Tabit. She was Grandma to Amanda (Alex) Wiley, Brandon (Brittany Bentley) Fowler, Koreena (Chris) Haire, Chad (Jillian Hills) Fowler, Preston (Dylan Pardy) Floyd and Madison Tabit. While she loved her entire family, perhaps her favorite title was that of Granny to Jolie, Monty, Sully and Bexley.

Kathy will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews, Gerianne, Terianne, John and Michael Hannibal as well as her step-son, Harry (Dawn) Best Jr. and step-grandchildren, Rachelle, Seth and Zoe Best.

Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Best Sr., both parents and her only sibling, Patricia Anne Hannibal.

She graduated from St. Theresa High School in Decatur, Illinois and later went on to retire from Illinois Bell as a telephone operator.

Kathy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, social media and most of all spending time with family and friends. She didn’t know a stranger and most referred to her as Grandma.

Kathy was of the Catholic faith and found great comfort in her final days knowing that she would soon be reunited with her mother and sister.

Visitation for Kathy will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL. Services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.