Kathy Turner-Rigdon

Austin   Kathy Turner-Rigdon passed away on May 9, 2006 in
Austin after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of
49.  Kathy was born on August 16, 1956 in Big Springs, Texas
to Bettye and Jack Turner.  After moving to Odessa, she
attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Nimitz Junior High,
graduating from Permian High School in 1974.  She then worked
at the Oil Patch Restaurant where she made many lasting
friendships.  She later moved to Austin and worked for Nagel
Manufacturing Company for over 13 years until she left to devote
her time to raising her family.  She and the family moved to
Dripping Springs in 2002.  Kathy was loved by everyone who
met her with her cheerful personality and wonderful smile.  She
will be missed by all
Kathy is survived by her husband Kevin, daughter Lauren and
son Cole, all of Dripping Springs; parents Bettye and Jack Turner
of Odessa; brothers Steven and wife Karen of Pleasanton, James
and wife Valerie of Carrolton and Michael and wife Cyndy of
Humble, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock, May 20, 2006 at
Austin Peel Funeral Home in Austin.  Family graveside services
will follow at Remembrance Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Christopher House of Hospice
Austin or the Odessa Chapter of the American Cancer Society.