Kathleen Anne Kadell Ehlert, surrounded by family, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2020 at the age of 64. She is survived by her mother, Mary Louise; her husband, Van; her daughter, Kelsey; her sons, Chip and Wesley; her daughter-in-law, Chelsea; her grandchildren, Cailyn, Brantley, and Trip; her siblings, Kerry, Jason, and Elaine; as well as her dear church family. She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Richard, and her brother, Kent.  Kathleen received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1977 and married the love of her life in 1984. She devoted herself to the administration of First Baptist Church Dripping Springs for more than 25 years.

A service in celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 18 at First Baptist Church Dripping Springs. A reception will follow. Condolences can be sent to First Baptist Church Dripping Springs, and donations in tribute of her life can be made to the American Heart Association.