October 16, 2024
Kathleen Mahler, age 87, of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Life Care Center in Sparta. She was born on April 28, 1937 in Smithville, TN, she was a dedicated member of Johnson Chapel Baptist Church and worked as a cafeteria worker for the DeKalb School Systems.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Emma Lee Taylor Johnson; her husband, Hubert Mahler; her sister, Dorothy Haggard; her brothers, Ray Johnson and Jerry Johnson; and her daughter-in-law, Angel Mahler.
Kathleen is survived by her children, Randall Mahler of Smithville, Ronnie (Frances) Mahler of Smithville, Peggy (Iven) Craven of Rock Island, and Donna Mahler of Smithville. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, including Craig (Sabrina) Mahler of Gallatin, Cathleen (JD) Humphrey of Smithville, Jason (Chasity) Mahler of Rock Island, Thomas Mahler of Algood, Joshua Craven of Rock Island, Cansadie (Brenden) Ebner of Murfreesboro, Taylor (Eric) Dodd of Smithville, and Nena Youngblood of Smithville, as well as 19 great grandchildren. Her sister, Era (Harold) Billings of Sparta, also survives her.
Visitation with the family will be held in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home on Thursday from 3-7pm and on Friday from 10am until the time of service at noon. Bro. Craig Mahler will officiate, and burial will follow in Peeled Chestnut.