Kathleen Metcalf Obituary
Kathleen Metcalf, age 75, of Watertown, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday ,June 17, 2025 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norma and Meryle Jones; husband, James Ronald Metcalf. Kathleen was born and raised in Maywood, California.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rasch; one son, Michael Rasch; one sister, Meryleen Felix (Victor); two grandchildren, Vanessa Romero (Vincent Greaves), Darrick Rasch.; six great-grandchildren, Shayna, Khazile, Jr., Natalie, Brandon,Bryce; extended family member, Kayla Crawford; and her dog Chewey.
Kathleen loved window shopping, working puzzles, the REBA television show and enjoyed being at home spending time with family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Kathleen found a special feeling of peace and calm when she was at the beach or lake. She was always helping other people in their time of need and would do anything for anyone. Kathleen will be missed by all those who knew her and loved her.
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