Katherine Ruth McClintock was born in Thornton, Texas to the late Mary (Brown) Hunter and Governor J. Brown. The family moved to Hamlin in 1941, where she attended Oscar DePriest School. Katherine lived in Abilene for a short while and later moved to Amarillo where she lived until 1971. During that time, Katherine attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and recognized as “Mother” of the church. Katherine moved to Big Spring in 1971 with her daughter, Arleda McClintock, and attended Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. She worked at Big Spring State Hospital for nine years and was named Aide of the Year. In 1991, she moved to Austin where she and her daughter operated a daycare.
Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Claude McClintock; grandson, Kory John Wright; her parents, Governor J. Brown and Mary Hunter; two brothers, G.B. Brown and James Brown; and six sisters, Maxine Williams, Bessie Jennings, Emma J. Freemon, Frances Stevenson, Janie Marshall, and Joyce Covington.
She leaves to cherish her memory her only child: Arleda McClintock of Kyle; four grandchildren, Jasmine McClintock and Torey Anderson of Kyle; Trevor McClintock of San Antonio; Barry McClintock of College Station; two great-grandchildren, Breylon and Tremayne Anderson of Kyle; four sisters, Joann Elix of Roosevelt, OK; Minnie Robinson of Hamlin; Bertie Pinkard of Hutto; Mary Nelson of Kyle; three brothers, Howard Brown of Abilene; William Brown (Ruth) of Hamlin; Charles Brown (Lillie) of Tulsa, OK; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.
Katherine was the first to leave home, and she never forgot about her family. She frequently sent the family care packages, and when she did make a visit home, our house was filled with joy. She was a wonderful family member and a great friend to everyone she met. Being a great listener who gave positive feedback in any situation was one of her many attributes. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, working puzzles, and playing with her great-grandchildren. Katherine was a shining light in everyone’s life, who always wore a smile on her face.