Kathy Ethridge (Tulia)

Tulia, Texas-Kathy Ethridge, 69, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 in Tulia peacefully with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. in the Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with Pastor Justin Roberts officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Kathy was born on January 11, 1954, in Childress, Texas to Arnold and Betty (Rothwell) Crawford. She graduated from Hart High School in 1972. She married her high school sweetheart Johnny Ethridge on August 12, 1972, in Hub, Texas. Kathy had many jobs throughout her life, notably at the First State Bank and Federal Land Bank in Dimmitt. Kathy also worked as a tax deputy in Floresville, Texas for several years. After retirement she volunteered at the Good Shepherd in Tulia and spent time volunteering for the Special Olympics in Plainview. Kathy loved farm animals, fishing and especially quilting. She also enjoyed spending time with family and watching her beloved grandchildren play sports like football, basketball, track and bowling. In between volunteering and sports Kathy spent time traveling the world. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold “A.D.” and Betty Crawford. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Ethridge of Tulia; her children, Michael Ethridge & wife Jennifer of Tulia, Wendi Ethridge of Lubbock and Amy Tennant & husband Matt of Miami, TX; her grandchildren, Ryan Ethridge, Haevyn Knobloch & husband Evan, Colton Risley and Kaleb Tennant and stepmother Chris Crawford. Memorials may be made to the High Plains Food Bank, P.O. Box 31803, Amarillo TX 79120 or The Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 612, Tulia, Texas 79088.