Kathleen Peterson Pridgen, 75, of Harrells passed quickly and unexpectedly from her earthly life on March 27, 2016 at her home with her beloved family on this day, Easter Sunday-the day of observance of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Kathleen was born February 19, 1941 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Walter Allen Peterson and Eunice Peterson Lee. She was preceded in death by her grandson, William Ryan Burns; step-father, Walter Lee and sister, Eloise Carter.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Billy Pridgen; daughter, Ramona Pridgen Burns (Edwin); son, Keith Pridgen (Amy); grandchildren, Samantha Pridgen, Mariana Pridgen and Samuel Burns; several nephews and nieces including a special niece, Pam Hurt.

Kathleen was a faithful member of Ivanhoe Baptist Church where for many years she orchestrated all activities involving food and fellowship.

Our Kathleen was dearly loved and was a wonderful and blessed wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Billy and Kathleen created a loving home in which they set an example and taught Christian values to their children and grandchildren. After Ramona and Keith married, Kathleen always said we now have four children. Kathleen loved all of God's nature, everything that grows with flowers and vegetables being her favorite. Kathleen was grace giving, compassionate, a fantastic cook, and faithful friend. Her sweet, sweet spirit will be missed and never forgotten.

Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Ivanhoe Baptist Church with The Rev. David Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Uttermost Evangelism for Missionaries Brian and Carla Tyndall, PO Box 7, Pontotoc, MS. 38863.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.