Katherine Ann Hoffman

Katherine Ann Hoffman died peacefully on July 1 in Chester, MD, at the age of 63. Born on August 16, 1948, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Arthur Heath, Sr. Mrs. Hoffman was raised in Chillum, MD, where she was active in Girl Scouts and the Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Adelphi, MD, and received her Associates of Arts in Education at Montgomery Junior College in Rockville, MD, in 1968. She worked for Arthur D. Heath Corps for 28 years as an office manager. Katherine developed close relationships with staff, clients, Plumbers Local 5, and Steamfitters Local 602 members. After marriage, the Hoffmans lived in Selby on the Bay in Edgewater, MD, as well as Glen Dale, and Chester, MD. Mrs. Hoffman was a loving caretaker for many foster children through Anne Arundel foster care. She and her husband took legal custody of their daughter, Tommi Lynn, while raising her as a foster child. Katherine was a devoted Christian who was active in her church life by teaching Sunday school, clown ministry, and Adult Bible studies. She was active in the Priscilla Circle at Immanuel UMC in Grasonville, MD, and with Rebuilding Together of Queen Anne’s County, helping to renovate and repair the homes of low-income senior homeowners. Mrs. Hoffman also served on the board for Bay Shore Services in Salisbury, MD, where her daughter is a client for special needs children and adults. Mrs. Hoffman enjoyed being with family, sewing, gardening, doing crafts, and bicycling. She especially enjoyed celebrating Christmas and birthdays. Family and friends will miss her kind and loving heart, beautiful smile, and strong Christian values. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Donald R. Hoffman; her daughter Tommi Lynn McKenzie of Fruitland, MD; her father- and mother in-law, Charles and Viola Hoffman of Ocean Pines, MD; her brother, Arthur “Butch” Heath and his wife, Mary, of Grasonville, MD; her brother in-law, Mitch Hoffman and his wife, Jean, of Ocean Pines, MD; her nieces and nephews, John Hoffman (Frankie), Michele Hoffman, Jeanne Clark (Robert), Jack Heath, Julie Troxler (Kelly), and Carrie Mitchell (Jim); and 11 great- nieces and nephews. Rejoice in knowing we will see her again in heaven. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 6, at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Chester, MD, where friends may call on Thursday, July 5 from 6–8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Inc., 255 Comet Dr., Centreville, MD 21617.

Katherine Ann Hoffman

August 16, 1948 - July 1, 2012