Kathleen Ervin, Youngstown, Ohio
Mrs. Ervin affectionately known as 'Kat', was born January 14, 1955 in Danville, Virginia, a daughter of William Croom and Alberta Price.
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Kat a devoted homemaker, was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping, socializing, watching soap operas (the Young & Restless, Bold and Beautiful and As the World Turns. She was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. However, her passion was being with her family.
She leaves to cherish her beloved memory, two daughters, Katina Comer and Ta'Shawnda Price both of Youngstown; six grandchildren, April, De'Jeux, Regina, Reginald, III, Naquan, and Evan; four great grandchildren; six sisters, Barbara, Shirley, Joyce, JoAnn, Katherine (her twin), and Jeannette; and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Larry Ervin.
Private services were held at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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