Katherine I. Hyden, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 11:43 a.m. April 12, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born May 3, 1927, in Van Lear, Ky., to Otto and Rosie Thornbury Young. On Nov. 2, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky., she was united in marriage to Eugene Hyden, who preceded her in death Jan. 25, 2005. She moved to Warsaw in 1963, where she worked as a CNA/QMA at Miller’s Merry Manor for 27 years. She enjoyed yard sales, reading and crocheting. Surviving are three daughters, Patty Ann (and spouse Danny) Clifton, Lagro; Christine (and spouse Johnnie) Spears, Wabash; and Charlotte L. Smith, Warsaw; four sons: Roger Hyden and Anthony E. Hyden, both of Warsaw; Larry (and spouse Suzanne) Hyden, Mentone; and William T. (and spouse Lydia) Hyden, South Whitley; one sister, Mary Loucks; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Glen H. Hyden, and two daughters, Tina R. Hyden and Sharon J. Tucker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, with Pastor Terry Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
