Katherine Mae "Kathy" Aker, 86 of Hollywood, MD died April 7, 2014 at Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD. Born January 17, 1928 in Pitcairn, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Marion Lee and Bessie Bernadette Lee.

In 1949, Kathy graduated from West Penn Hospital as a registered nurse.

On April 29, 1950 at the United Brethren Church in Pitcairn, PA, she married her beloved husband, Roy Edward Aker. Together, they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage, before his passing in January 2010. She was employed by the United States Federal Government at Patuxent River Naval Air Station until her retirement in 1989.

She enjoyed travelling, especially to Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Australia and Ireland. She also enjoyed taking cruises to the Caribbean. Kathy was an avid reader, and also enjoyed cross stitch and needle point. She was the secretary for NARFE for many years and a very active member of the United Methodist Women. She was an integral part of many committees and ministries.

Her greatest love was for her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She spent many years supporting her husband's naval career and taking care of her children while he was on tour.

Kathy is survived by her children, Barbara E. Greer (Bill) of Hollywood, MD and Brian D. Aker (Joy) of Columbia, MD; grandchildren, Christopher Aker of Nashville, TN and Kevin Aker (Lindsay) of Abingdon, MD; and her great-granddaughter, Alexandra Elizabeth Aker.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Memorial Service will be officiated by Reverend Doug Hays and Reverend Lori Hays at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.