Kathryn Rose Mrdja, 57, passed March 31, 2019. Memorial service will be held May 9 at 7PM at All Souls Unitarian Church of Shreveport.

Born Betty Mrdja in Oklahoma on April 10, 1961, she graduated Centenary College in 1983. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Bettie Jo and Rudolph, and survived by her sister Maria Mrdja, and a loving community of friends and writers worldwide. 

Kathryn had a big heart, and often said “I love you.” She meant it every time. Kathryn was passionate about words, animals, and music. A champion for women’s rights, she served as a board member for the Louisiana chapter of N.O.W. and petitioned for the Equal Rights Amendment. She spent time as a math tutor, choir director, case manager, portrait photographer, corporate trainer, and sign-language interpreter. She was eclectic, dependable, and generous.

A talented writer, Kate was also a meticulous editor and shared her time generously to help other writers. Doubtless she would have edited this obituary to be more concise, while still conveying our loss and love; we shall have to muddle on without her. Her sharp wit and sense of humor will be sorely missed. Her short stories and essays will keep her voice and spirit alive in our hearts and minds.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Port City Cat Rescue.

Please feel free to offer memories, stories, and more here.

A free online server has been set up for those who cannot make the memorial in person: 
https://discord.gg/JdMWWNy

A recording of the service made by friends is available here: http://bit.ly/katemrdja