Kathy Carp, age 50,
passed away on October 5, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving
family and friends.
She was born on July
19, 1964 in Saratoga Springs, NY The daughter of the late Walter E. and Lillian
L. Carp (Clark).
Kathy graduated from
Saratoga Springs High School. After high school, Kathy worked as a home health
aide, APlus Sunoco in Saratoga, and then BJ’s Wholes Sales Store. For the
last 16 years, Kathy cherished her job as an aide on a handicap school bus for
Saratoga Springs City Transportation Department. She treasured all of “her
kids”, as she called them, and prayed over her bus each morning before it left
the bus garage.
Kathy had a wild side.
She was a bit of a “Motorhead.” During her senior year, she developed a lead
foot, and a love for street racing. She would sometimes brag about her winning
record, and shock people. She enjoyed bowling, listening to worship music, and
her beloved “38 Special.” She was a second mom to so many kids. She always found
a smile and the courage to keep going for her kids, even when she wasn't
feeling tip-top. She was an encourager, a good friend, and a woman of strong
faith. Of all the things she had accomplished in her life, her biggest pride
was being a mother to her children, Kaitie and Alex, and leaving them a
legacy of her faith in Jesus Christ. And that she did.
Kathy is survived by
her son; Alex Sanchez, daughter; Kaitlyn Sanchez, brothers; John Carp (Jean
Haynes), Steven Carp and his wife Pam, there kids Ethan and his wife Jessica
and Josh Carp. Brother-in-law Robert Sanchez his wife Irene, there children BJ,
Emily and Joey, Stepson; Anthony, Stepdaughter; Julie,
Kathy requested no one
wear black, but something colorful to celebrate her life. At her request, instead
of a funeral, A “Celebration of Life” will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday,
October 9th at the Saratoga Abundant Life Church, 2325 New York
Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, with Pastor Joe officiating.
The family of Kathy
Carp would like to extend a special thanks to the “Unashamed” college/career
Bible study group, Amway friends, the many friends who were at the hospital for
support, and Pastor Glen Dionne for his support and guidance.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to Compassionate Funeral Care.
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