Kathleen Keifer Higinbotham

Former Paden City resident, Kathleen Keifer Higinbotham, 77, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Kathleen was born in New Martinsville, WV to parents George Otis and Wanda Guthrie Keifer.

A graduate of both Paden City High School and West Virginia University, she worked diligently as a staff member for U.S. Congressman and later Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist during his terms in office, and afterwards for FEMA until her retirement.

Amaster gardener, Kathleen was passionate about all of her hobbies and interests including music, art, cooking, and following the Mountaineers.

She was a Protestant by faith.

Kathleen is survived by her children Leslie (Matt) Hafner of Nashville, TN, Guthrie Higinbotham of St. Louis, MO, twin grandsons Clayton and Mason Higinbotham of St. Louis, sister Margaret (Larry) Sine of Paden City, sister-in-law Susan Keifer of Summerville, SC, and several nieces and nephews whom she adored.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Keifer.

Private services are being held with the family in Nashville. A memorial service/celebration of life will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Paden City on Saturday, January14, at 1:00PM.