Mary Katherine Rottschaefer Thompson Keithline (Kay) of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away peacefully into the hands of God on September 20, 2022.
Kay was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 7, 1934, to parents Dick and Clara Rottschaefer. She graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1952. As a loving mother of 5 children, her cherished motherly role transitioned to matriarch of the family. Kay's outstanding work career at Sears created many amazing memories and lifelong friendships. Her passion for life was reflected in her beloved husband Chuck, her love for family, her many traveling adventures especially cruising, Bingo, puzzles, and playing cards with friends and family.
Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. (Chuck) Keithline, Jr., and grandson, Kenneth Joel Comer. She is survived by her brothers, William A. (Bill) Rottschaefer and Thomas Henry (Hank) Rottschaefer (Anna), five children, Richard Thompson (Sharon), Larry Thompson (Linda), Janice Eckroat (Don), Glenn Thompson (Cheryle), Elizabeth Smith; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MD Anderson thru mdanderson.org/gifts. Viewing on Sunday (9/25/22) from 3-5 pm at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 East 91st Street, Tulsa; Mass at 11 am on Monday (9/26/22) at Church of Resurrection, 4804 S. Fulton, Tulsa; Interment at Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 pm.