Birth date: Oct 18, 1919 Death date: May 5, 2018
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We celebrate the life of Katharine Virginia Shivar. She was 98 years old when she passed away on May 5th, 2018. She joins her husband Stokes (Toby) Shivar, and sons David and Thomas Shivar. She is survived by her son Richard Shivar, daughter Sally Piercy, grandchildren Jennifer Oxendine, Sarah Cole and David Piercy and great-grandchildren Piercy Oxendine, Deshawn and Dylan Cole. Katharine was born in Greenwood, South Carolina in 1919. She met her husband Toby after graduating high school in Charlotte, North Carolina. After serving in World War II they moved to Kingsport, Tennessee to raise a family. They were married for 63 years. Katharine was an active and engaged member in Kingsport civic life. She was a long time member of the Parent Teacher Association, Kingsport Garden Club, Kingsport Symphony Women’s Committee and worked as a Teaching Assistant at John Sevier Middle School. She was an active member of Waverly Road Presbyterian where she participated in a number of ministries including the Shepherd’s and the Food Pantry. Her ashes will be interred at Oak Hill Memorial Park next to her husband in a service for immediate family only. To honor Katharine’s life, contributions can be made in her name to Waverly Road Presbyterian Church, 1415 Waverly Road, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664. The care of Katharine Shivar and her family has been entrusted to Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Dear Sally the Lady family has so many fond memories of the whole Shivar family.Your mother was such a beautiful and kind woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may all your precious memories of the time you had with your mother bring you peace and sustain you during this difficult time. Love, Cherrell Lady Robinette, Dr. W C Lady and Kim Lady Lower
Dear Sally and family, praying for all of you during this time of loss. May our Lord feel your heart with love and peace. Your friend Martha Barnett is in Africa at this time and had been notified.
Lit a candle in memory of Katharine V. Shivar
Your lovely Mom was always so sweet, positive, welcoming and a joy to be around when I was hopping in and out of your home and circumstances Sally. May God comfort you and all the family as you live here without her. Isn’t it wonderful to know you have a family Alive in Heaven! Praying for you.
Thank you! She was the sweetest and kindest person. I’m grateful she’s celebrating with my dad and they’re finally reunited! ❤️
