Kathryn Ann Boyd-Green, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15th at the age of 65. She was born on November 4, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew Boyd and Marcella (Roane) Boyd. Kathy was the youngest of three daughters, and her warmth, determination, and vibrant spirit touched everyone she met throughout her remarkable life. Kathryn was her mother's shadow as the youngest of the three daughters. As a little girl, she was spoiled by everyone, and her nickname was "PIG" because of her love for food—especially the delicious meals prepared by her mother, a talented country cook. Kathryn and her mother were inseparable, and their bond remained strong until Marcella's passing in 2013.

Kathy's educational journey began at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, where she graduated in 1977. She went on to attend Hampton University, where she studied accounting, inspired by her father, who was an accountant for the Federal government. At Hampton, Kathy's personality shone brightly as she thrived both academically and socially. She was crowned Miss Business Club and was part of the freshman court at Freshman

Ball. It was also at Hampton that Kathy joined the Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in the spring of 1980, forming bonds with lifelong friends and sorority sisters who remained an integral part of her life. Upon her graduation in 1981, Kathy moved to New York and worked as an accountant in the financial district.

On May 7th, 1983, Kathy married Allen L. Green III at Oxford Presbyterian Church, with a beautiful reception at the former Eagle Lodge Country Club now Ace Country Club. The couple was stationed in Germany as part of Allen's military service, and it was there that they welcomed their daughter, Whitney, in 1986. Kathy cherished her role as a military spouse, mother and embraced the adventures that came with being part of a military

family, living and working in Germany, the Midwest, and ultimately relocating to be closer to

family in Virginia and Delaware.

Kathy's passions extended beyond her family and career. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a model and even attended modeling school. Her love for fashion continued throughout her life, and she took great pride in always dressing stylishly. Kathy was also an avid foodie. She had a particular fondness for good food, particularly porterhouse steak, duck, and oxtails—treats she adored even when her health prevented her from preparing

meals herself.

Kathy was known for her non-negotiables: fashion, food, roasters, clocks of every kind, Christmas, Mary Kay cosmetics, and her prized Longaberger baskets. No one who knew hercould ever forget the many clocks, roasters, and baskets she cherished. Kathy's strength and resilience were evident throughout her 38-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. While MS eventually took away her ability to work in a traditional setting. Kathy found independence and fulfillment as a consultant for Mary Kay and Longaberger. She maintained her spirit of independence, never letting her health challenges define her. She continued to build and nurture relationships, whether through visits with family, her sorority sisters, or long-time caretakers, who all played a vital role in her life.

Kathy is survived by her devoted husband, Allen L. Green; her loving daughter, Whitney Moomaw (Ryan), and grandson, Lucas; her sisters, Delilah Winder and Paula Hearst; her niece, Delana Winder Reeves (Jason); her great-nephew, Jaden Reeves, and great-niece, Layla Reeves. She is also survived by many cousins, sorority sisters, and lifelong friends whose lives were enriched by her love, humor, and spirit. Kathy's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be missed dearly but never forgotten.

A celebration of Kathy's life will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at St. Matthew's Baptist Church in Williamstown, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by copy link to clipboard: https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/campaign/KathrynGreen

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) is a phase of multiple sclerosis that typically develops after an initial relapsing-remitting course. In this phase, individuals who previously experienced periods of flare-ups followed by partial or complete recovery begin to experience a gradual and steady worsening of symptoms without clear relapses or remissions. SPMS is marked by increasing disability over time, with symptoms such asmuscle weakness, difficulty walking, fatigue, cognitive changes, and sensory disturbances. While the inflammation that characterizes the earlier relapsing-remitting phase may decrease, neurodegeneration (damage to nerve cells) continues to progress, leading to a more consistent decline in function. While the rate of progression and severity of symptoms vary among individuals, advances in treatment have made it possible to slow decline and offer improved management of the disease, although there is currently no cure.