Catherine B. “Kitty” McKee, 103, died peacefully Oct. 1, 2019, in her home.

She was daughter of the late Sebastian and Theresa Boyer.

She was predeceased by both her husband, James, and son, Bryan.

Her survivors include her daughter-in-law Mary McKee; great-niece Pam Rueland; niece Carol Miller, and other extended family members.

She will be missed by friends and neighbors, near and far.

Known as “Kitty,” she attained three patents, with only a grade-school education, while employed by Western Electric from 1949-78 when she retired.

One patent saved the government millions of dollars during wartime for a specialized product. The others improved productivity for her employer.

With the death of her husband, whom she cared for until his death in 1989, her next career as a personal care attendant to others was launched lasting for the next 20 years.

She often stated, “I loved to work and care for others.”

She also loved to sew, bake and cook using these skills to supplement her income as services were requested.

Her faith in Christ was on full display through service to her personal community and church family - the Allentown Seventh-day Adventist Church.

At church, she volunteered until age 94 by running the community services ministry which provided food, clothing and furniture to those in need.

During church services, she could be found downstairs in fellowship hall feeding a few homeless gentlemen who knew they were always welcomed.

Her memorial service will be 4 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Allentown SDA Church, 2140 W. Tilghman St., Allentown.

The community services ministry, which remained dear to her, continues to provide for the community-at-large with clothing, food pantry provisions throughout the year, participation in soup kitchen service and provisions, and many more unnamed services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Allentown SDA Church, 2140 W. Tilghman St., Allentown, PA 18104, designating community services.