Susan Kathleen “Kathy” McGeehan Hissom, 66, longtime resident of her beloved hometown of Chester, WV went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 9:29 p.m., surrounded by her children.

Born in East Liverpool on July 29, 1949, she was the first child born to the late Richard “Dick” McGeehan and Wanda Dawson McGeehan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Lt. Col. Mark McGeehan, and a grandson, Alexander Douglass Porter.

A lifetime Chester resident, Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Oak Glen High School. She was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. An avid reader, she loved to watch movies, and was an incredible baker.

She is survived by three children: Mark V. Hissom and his wife, Shawna, of Pickerington, OH; Maggie Porter and her husband, Jason, of Hilliard, OH; and Michael Hissom and his wife, Jamie, also of Hilliard. She is also survived by six grandchildren that gave light to her world: Bethany and Gabe Porter, Mark and Raegan Hissom, and Colleen and Caitlin Hissom. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Also surviving are her brothers and sisters whom she deeply loved: Tom and Vikkii McGeehan, Joyce and Ashvin Brothers, Vince and Sherrie McGeehan, Dan and Cathy McGeehan, Marcie and Mike Martin, Jane and Ken Moran, Amy and Mitch Porter, along with 17 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Dawson Funeral Home.

Father Eric Antwi will be the presider for a Catholic Funeral Liturgy on Thursday, February 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be at Locust Hill Cemetery.

Following the service, family and friends will gather at the Sacred Heart Center for fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Kathy’s memory to the Ladies Guild at Sacred Heart Church, 418 Fourth Street, Chester, WV 26034.