Kathleen Sharon Walthall

Kathleen Sharon Walthall, “Kathy” as she was known, of North Beach, Maryland left her many friends and family on this earth on January 31, 2013 to join her parents and brothers in heaven. Born April 4, 1942 in Washington D.C., Kathy was the beloved daughter of the late Fred and Mary Randall, and loving sister to the late Donald and Kenneth Randall. Her middle name, Sharon, was short for Shannon. Her parents bought a row house in NW and ran a rooming house. Both parents worked full-time and dad drove a taxi part-time. When Kathy was 4 years’ old, her parents bought a house on 28th Place in Washington D.C., SE. She attended Randle Highlands Elementary School, Kramer Jr. High, and Anacostia High School, from which she graduated in 1960. Kathy married Walter Walthall on January 6, 1961 in the living room of his sister, Jean Daniels. Kathy worked for the GSA, Census Bureau, and the Naval Research Lab, and she retired from the NRL in 2007. Kathy was an active member of the North Beach community, supporting many Town initiatives over the years. She enjoyed her time at the VFW in Suitland, Maryland and the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Kathy loved her friends and neighbors, and was gracious and generous to all that knew her. She was also committed to supporting the troops overseas. Kathy was a dedicated mother to Darlene Shannon Wahler and Steven Neal Walthall, and to son-in-law William (“Bill”) Frederick Wahler and daughter-in-law Margaret-Alice Walthall. Kathy was a loving and devoted grandmother to her four grandchildren, Kristin Taylor Walthall, Troy Glenwood Walthall, William (“Billy”) Frederick Wahler, Jr., and Jeremy Randall Wahler. Friends and families are requested to pay their respects on Saturday February 16th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the VFW Post 9619 at 6527 Suitland Road, Suitland, Maryland. Her family is thankful for all of the kind words, thoughts and prayers at this time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kathleen Sharon Walthall please visit our Sympathy Store.