Kathleen was born to George W. and Lena (Cartwright) OHara in Sherman, Texas on January 17, 1919. Kathleen graduated from Sherman high school and then enrolled in Bethany Penial College in the fall of 1936. Just a few weeks later, she met Paul Milford Sodowsky, and they were married September 2, 1938. They had two children: Linda in Sept of 44 and Paula in June of 48. Kathleen served with Paul for 20 years as Pastor and wife in churches of the Nazarene in Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. During that time, she enjoyed working with children and making home and hospital calls as part of their ministry. Later, Paul would take a position in Pensions and Benefits at Nazarene Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, and Kathleen as a secretary in the Department of World Missions. After 3 years, Kathleen began working as a secretary in the office of General Superintendent for seven years. Following this, she attended Avila College in Kansas City where she obtained her B.A. degree. Her last 10 years in Kansas City were spent as private secretary to the Dean of Nazarene Theological Seminary. Paul and Kathleen retired in the fall of 1982, moving to Oklahoma City to be closer to their daughter Paula. They soon traveled to Brazil to spend more time with their daughter Linda and her family who were missionaries there. They enjoyed many travels both domestic and abroad to include Europe, China, and an Alaskan cruise. Kathleen loved people and was very involved with many groups. She was a member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, the Academy of Senior Professionals, and the Association of Retired Ministers. She spent as much time as possible with her grandchildren, and later her great-grandchildren. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lena OHara, her husband, Paul Milford Sodowsky, her daughter, Linda Stamps-Dissmore, and sons-in-law, Donald Stamps and Lewis Dissmore; her sister, Polly and husband Leslie Stone; her brother, George OHara; and brother-in-law, Cecil Sodowsky. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Anderson and husband Don; seven grandchildren, Toby Stamps and wife Ruby, Todd Stamps and wife Leslie, Tiffany Stamps and husband Stephen, Traci Ayers and husband Rob, Amy Shirola and husband Andy, Matt Anderson and wife Joanna, and Chris Anderson and wife Lana; 20 great-grandchildren, Sophie and Ryan Stamps, Andrew, Luke, and Henry Paul Stamps, Eliza, Ezra, and Ezekial Grach, Alton, Alayna, Avery, and Aubin Ayers, Carson, Neely, and Karly Shirola, Sloan and Jack Anderson, and Easton, Elle, and Elin Anderson. Viewing will be Tuesday, 9am-8pm with family present from 5-7pm at Mercer-Adams. Services will be Wednesday, November 10, 1:00pm at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Chapel in the Round with interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to: The Paul Milford Sodowsky Memorial Pastoral Ministry Scholarship at Southern Nazarene University. . Visitation with Family Present Mercer-Adams Funeral Service Tuesday, November 09, 2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3925 North Asbury Avenue Bethany, Oklahoma 73008 Viewing Tuesday, 9am-8pm at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Chapel in the Round Wednesday, November 10, 2021 1:00 PM 6789 N.W. 39th Expressway Bethany, Oklahoma 73008