August 21, 2014

In honor and memory of two extraordinary woman, First Unity will be hosting Celebration of Life Services for Judith Ando and Rev. Kathryn Rowbotham. Please see all the details below.

Blessings...

Judith M. Ando

1936-2014

Judith M. Fidelle Ando, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 17, 2014 surrounded by family.

Her volunteer work in the nursery and in Wings Bookstore at First Unity of St. Petersburg gave her much joy.

Judith is survived by her children, Stephen Ando, Susan McCormick, David and Janet Ando, Thomas and Dana Ando and Joanne Smith. She was the loving Nani to 13 Grandchildren who truly were her shining light. She was also considered a Mother to many, many others who crossed her path over the years.

Memorial services will be held at First Unity of St. Petersburg, 460 46th Ave. N. on Saturday, August 23 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Suncoast Hospice or Villa la Paz, a foundation to aid the children of Peru at www.villalapazfoundation.org .

Rev. Kathryn Rowbotham

1923-2014

Rev. Kathryn Rowbotham, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 surrounded by her husband Rev. Alan and daughter Celeste.

Rev. Kathryn was Minister Emeritus at First Unity of St. Petersburg. Kathryn was ordained as a Unity Minister in 1971 at Unity Village where she met her husband Alan. Later both Rev. Kathryn and Rev. Alan started their own Unity Church in Roanoke, Virginia where they built the church on 26 acres of magnificent land set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rev. Kathryn served Unity of Roanoke Valley for 23 years before moving to St. Petersburg, FL.

Rev. Kathryn is survived by her loving husband, Rev. Alan Rowbotham, children, Celeste, Anne, Patty and Bonnie. She was the loving Grandmother to 17 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Rev. Kathryn's favorite quote is, " I have unshakable faith in the perfect outworking of every situation in my life for God is in absolute control and all things are working together for my highest good"!

Memorial services will be held at First Unity of St. Petersburg, 460 46th Ave. N. on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Unity of St. Petersburg, at www.firstunity.org.

Sincerely,

Rev. Temple Hayes, Spiritual Leader

First Unity of St. Petersburg