Mary Catherine (Kitty) Francow

March 1, 1936 - August 28, 2021

Mary Catherine (Kitty) Francow passed away August 28, 2021 at home with family present. She was born March 1, 1936 at Bardstown, KY. Those preceding her in passing were her parents, Guy and Catherine Magruder; sisters, Mary Julia, SCN. Rosie Magruder, Juanita Carrico (Arch), Ruth Johnston (Gene), and sweet Hatti; brother, Guy Magruder (Margie); grandson, Brad; great-grandchildren, Collin and Courtney Hettinger. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 63 years, Bill; daughters, Mary Beth Hettinger (Milt) and Susan Johns (Robert); son, David (Cathy); sisters, SCN. Anne Magruder, Carolyn Boecker (Bob), and Helen Horlander; brother, Edwin Magruder (Michelle); sisters-in-law, Barbara Magruder and Margie Magruder; grandchildren, Kyle Hettinger (Jennifer); Eric, Jessica, and Katelyn Johns; Josh, Lindsay, and Rebecca Francow; and many nieces and nephews. Kitty attended St. Edward School, graduate of Mercy High School, 1957 Registered Nurse graduate of St. Joseph Nursing School, employed with St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Twin Brook Nursing Home, and retired after 20 years with Suburban Hospital. She was a founding member of St. Martha Church, current member of St. Michael Church, served with the Hospitality and Minister of Care Committees, and 3M Senior Club, and was a long-time quilter at St. Joseph Children Home. Kitty enjoyed dancing with The Squaring Eight Twirlers and playing card games of Bridge, Bunco, and Dominoes with her Italian and 3M Senior Club friends. She and Bill toured Europe, Mexico, Canada, and all 50 states. She especially enjoyed sailing at Rough River with Bill on his pontoon boat “Miss Kitty”. She was a kind and caring mother, full of love and compassion who always made everyone feel welcome at family gatherings. She loved her grandchildren and made them feel welcome and valued. She will stay in our hearts until we meet again. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 3-8 pm at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home, 10600 Taylorsville Rd Jeffersontown. Funeral mass will be 10 am Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Michael Catholic Church with visitation at the church beginning at 9:30 am before the mass. Burial at St. Edward Cemetery, Jeffersontown. We want to especially thank Hosparus for the compassionate care provided by nurse April, and her devoted CNS caregiver Bob-E. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Joseph Children’s Home, Mass of the Air, or Hosparus Health. Online condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com.