Edna Kathalene “Kathy” Palka, 84, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at her residence.

She was a native of Metcalf County, KY, the daughter of the late Harry Hudson and Ollie Maurine Butler London and retired from Teledyne. She was a member of East Commerce Baptist, attended St. John’s Catholic Church, and played piano for Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Palka, daughter Vanessa Gold, and granddaughter, Vanessa Jo Simmons.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Harwell of Lewisburg and Rachel (Rob) Mehlenbacher; sons, Chesney (Sonya) Gold and Will (Kristen) Gold, all of Lewisburg; brothers, Joe (Donna) London of Leitchfield KY and David (Georgia) London of Portland, TN; one sister, Ruth Ann Barnett of Florida. Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Her most proudest accomplishment was providing childcare for 30 plus children during her lifetime.

Memorial services will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at 6 p.m. from the chapel of London Funeral Home, 324 West Church Street, Lewisburg, TN.

Visitation with the family will begin on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

London Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.