Kathryn Louisebailey Mapes

Kathryn Louise Bailey Mapes, age 69, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. She earned her B.A. in Literature from the College of Great Falls, Montana and a Masters Degree in Rhetorical Composition from the University of Louisville. She was currently the Director of Academic Support Services at the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. She was a member and Elder of Middletown Christian Church and a choir member. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roger Alan Bailey and Ralph Esposito; her parents, Vernon and Marjorie Osborne; and her step-mother, Madge Osborne.

Kathryn is survived by her loving husband, William Mapes; sons, Alan (Rebecca), Matthew and Marcus Bailey; step-children, Elizabeth Milliken (Brock) and Will Mapes (Michelle); 3 grandsons and 5 granddaughters; sister, Judy Milliken; nephew, Wes Milliken (Amy); many cousins; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be 10am-1pm on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Middletown Christian Church, 500 N. Watterson Trail, followed by a memorial celebration of Kathryn's life at 1pm. Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to Middletown Christian Church Buddy Break Program.