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In Loving Tribute
Kathryn Anne Scarborough
May 9, 1979 - October 27, 2004
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poem by Rick
Our Tribute to Kathryn
Scarborough
Kathryn was born to us in Nacogdoches, Texas, on May 9th, 1979. God
called her home in her sleep Wednesday morning, October 27th, 2004, at
the tender age of 25. Kathryn suffered quietly and heroically with an
incurable disease for seven long years, accomplishing more in her brief
time on earth than most people do in a full lifetime. Never one to say I
can’t, she became a gifted long distance runner while enduring
incredible suffering.
Her one unfulfilled goal of qualifying for the Olympics in the Marathon
Event, was surpassed as she was elevated into God’s presence. Kathryn
won many awards running long distance and in 2002 finished second in the
Houston Marathon, qualifying her to compete in Athens, Greece the same
year. She passed on that honor to run for the SFA Lumberjack Cross
Country team that won the Conference Championship.
Kathryn’s greatest passion was to please her Savior. Her love for
Christ, tempered by her suffering, gave her a great love for hurting
people. Every day we meet another life she affected.
We miss her terribly, and we grieve over her loss, but the tracks she
left during her 25 year marathon on this earth, bring great solace to
our lives.
Pastor Rod Compton, of Craig, Colorado, will oversee the celebration,
assisted by Dr. Alan Reed and Rev. Ronnie Sowell.
Kathryn is survived by: her sister, Misty and her husband, Daniel
Allmond, of Nacogdoches, Texas; her nephew and niece, Micah and Alexis
Allmond, whom she adored; her brother, Richard Scarborough Jr. of
Houston, Texas; her Grandparents, Tommye and Glyndon Adams, of
Nacogdoches, Texas, and Billy and Ginger Scarborough of Martinsville,
Texas; her Aunt and Uncle, Jim and Sheila Adams of Martinsville, Texas,
and her namesake, Aunt Kathy Randall, of Pearland, Texas; and her
Parents, Tommye Glyn and Dr. Rick Scarborough of Martinsville, Texas.
Her remains will be temporarily
stored in the Martinsville, Cemetery, until called forth on that great
day of our Lord’s return. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, but
with certainty, we look forward to seeing her again because of the one
who gave His ONLY son.
Till then, we weep, but we also rejoice, because our trust is in Christ.
A Few of Kathryn’s
Accomplishments:
Pearland High School Varsity Cross Country 1st Place Team 1994
5th Place Individual 1993 1st Place District Individual as a Freshman
University of Houston Country Classic
SFA Ladyjacks Cross Country Team 2002 Conference Champions
Sunmart Texas Trail 2001 50K 1st Place
Betz Dearborn “Run Thru the Woods” 2001 - 5 mile 1st Place Age 20-24
25th Annual Honeywell Lunar Rendezvous Run 2003 Overall Female
Compaq Houston Marathon 2001 9th Place Overall Female
Compaq Houston Marathon 2002 2nd Place Overall Female 1st Houstonian to
Female to Finish
Sunmart Texas Trail Endurance Run 2003 1st Place
Heights 5K 2001 1st Place - Women
Derby Dash 5 Miler 2001 1st Place - Women 20-24
Tornados Cross Country 2003 1st Place Individual - 1st Place Team
21st Lunar Rendezvous Space Run 1st Place Female 20-24
6th Annual Brazosport Run for the Arts 10 mile 2nd Place Female 20-24
Tornados XC Relay 2000 2nd Place Open Women’s Division
Com Turkey Trot 6 Miler 2001 1st Place
Bayou Bash Relay 2001 2nd Place Open Women
MNM 5K Fun Run 1st Place
2nd Annual Tommy Hilfiger American 5K 2000 3rd Place 20-29 Female
16th Annual Houstonian 30K 2003 1st Place Female 20-24
15th Annual Heights 5K 2000 1st Place
20K Race 2000 1st Place Age Division 20K Race 2001 2nd Place Age
Division
Labor Day Run Dallas, TX 1st Place
Bellaire Trolley Run 2001 1st Place Female 20-24
Bellaire Trolley Run 2003 1st Place Female 20-24
Dynegy Dinosaur Dash 2000 1st Place Female 20-29
Memorials may be made to Vision America here.
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