Mrs. Kathy Teresa Mitchell Hope
(October 5, 1955 - January 9, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, January 19, 2024 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Zion Baptist Church, 801 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 1:00 P.M.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Rest in peace Mrs Hope!
Our prayers and condolences to the family and relatives.
I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Hope’s passing. She was an Outstanding Co-Worker at Sanders. May God be with you, her family, as you adjust to life without her physical presence.
My prayers are with the Hope family, I pray that God will bring you peace that surpasses all understanding during your time of sorrow. Kathy was a beautiful virtuous woman of God. She was so kind and thoughtful of others and she will be greatly missed.
You touched are heart
I had Mrs. Hope in the 7th grade At Sanders Middle school. She was a memorable teacher. May she rest in peace.
Saddened by the loss but joyous in the fact knowing that Kathy will be meeting with her risen Savior. My prayers and condolences to the Hope family, praying that God will strengthen you during this time. I am grateful that Kathy gave me the opportunity to sub in her classes when I first got out of the military God bless you and keep you the DeLyons family.
To the Mitchell and Hope Family,
Praying for God to strengthen you where you need Him most.
I have so many good memories of Kathy. We were good neighbors on Washington Street, school mates from Howard School through high school . Study partners on school projects, spent many hours at the Richland County Public Library, on Sumter Street, at that time. Making sure to be back home before dark,as Mrs. Villean and my mother drilled us with. We already knew it was our best interest to remember our Moms.
Just a good and dedicated friend .
Very smart and caring person, always serious about our studies.
We were inducted into the National Honor Society at the same time.
Many of us will miss you, Kathy, you always had God in your heart and showed it, in your life.
Thank God for allowing us to connect. I will never forget you.
Rest in Peace!
I remember Mrs. Hope being firm but fair. She taught me social studies at WG Sanders Middle school. May she rest in heavenly peace! My condolences to her family and friends. 🙏🏽
Let Sister Hope’s light so shine for the Love she had for all. Prayers and condolences to the family.
Our sincere condolences go out to the Hope family. We will miss Kathy, and we pray that GOD will bless and keep your family.
GOD Bless.
Letitia, this is Mrs. Green, Jaclyn’s mother. I know the two of you have communicated since your mother’s death. She wished she could be here to be a support for you. I wanted to send you a special message from me. My heart goes out to you. But remember your faith in the Lord. I have been praying for you daily. I will also keep you in my thoughts and prayers after the services. You have my deepest condolences. This is a difficult when one loses their mother. But let the Lord be your strength when you feel you weak, let him comfort you when no one is around. Blessed Be the name of the Lord!!! Love you Always!
My sincere deepest condolences to my family… I thank God for allowing me to have had the blessings of having Kathy in my life another amazing angel received her wings… We love you and will miss you but God loves you Best
I came here looking for one yet I found two I could have never imagine to see. I should have known when I rode pass that something just seem not right. Over the years I’ve stopped by uncle and auntie Brooks next door. Not knowing. We, the Augustus family send our prays and deepest sympathy.Ms. Hope, as always We Love you will Miss you as we have You mother my baby sister. Go enjoy real Peace. There we will meet again🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Condolences to the Hope family in this time of sorrow. Mrs. Hope and I worked at Sanders Middle School for many years. Mrs. Hope was a dynamic social studies instructor. I loved her class as much as her students. She loved her students, and her students loved her. Rest in peace Mrs. Hope, you made a significant difference. Job well done!
Mrs. Hope was a teacher that cared for her students. She was a committed Educator and possessed a loving heart to all she met. It is my prayer that God comfort you and give you peace, in Jesus name!❤🙏
My condolences to her family. Mrs. Hope made sure that her students were on point with their education and behavior. I’m grateful to her.. she started my love for Social Studies. My prayers are with her family❤️
Mrs. Hope was my middle school social studies teacher at W.G. Sanders. I truly enjoyed all that she shared with us academically and culturally. She was firm, but we knew she cared about us. May her soul rest in peace, and may fond memories fill the hearts of her family.
My condolences to the family of Mrs.Hope, we shared many conversations whenever she and I would walk from CAJ to the city bus stop on Two Notch. RIP!!💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛
THE GREENVIEW REUNION FOUNDATION
Our condolences to the family of Mrs. Kathy Hope, outstanding Educator, who has contributed to the success of so many of our students. May you be comforted in knowing she served her community well, and that her legacy shall continue through the lives of those she touched. We pray you be blessed with wonderful memories. May the comforting peace of our loving God be with you during this difficult time.
Prayerfully yours,
Officers & Members
of the Greenview Reunion Foundation
My condolences to the Hope family. I pray that God will provide you with strength during this difficult time.
One of the best to ever do it. Mrs. Hope was passionate about what she taught us. She imparted so much knowledge that prepared us for the world. Mrs. Hope had some of the best catch phrases in the world…“Just because you’re B-L-A-C-K don’t mean you have to act S-T-U-P-I-D!!” “This ain’t Burger King you can’t have it your way.”
Truth be told I use these on my students and players.
My condolences to the family.
My condolences to Joe Louis, Letitia ,and Askin during this difficult time.
Sincere condolences are extended to the Hope family. I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Hope at W. G. Sanders Middle School when I served there as an assistant principal. We reconnected in her retirement when I asked, and she agreed to serve as a middle-level social studies curriculum development temporary contractor for the SC Department of Education. God’s solace and peace to each of you during this difficult time.
Sincere condolences to Letitia, Brother Hope and family. Sister Hope had such and gentle, kind and intellectual spirit. May fond memories bring some comfort to you.
My condolences to the family and old neighbors and my church family. Praying that God will ease your pain of the loss of your Wife and Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the Holt family. We pray that God will continue to BLESS the Holt family and Provide them with peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Shehenia & Justin Mitchell 🙏🏽
Prayers are with the Hope and Mitchell Families, Rest on Cousin
Christopher & Dayna Mitchell
I was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Hope. I was blessed to have had her as a co-worker and a source of inspiration. Her heart was large enough to offer kindness and caring to everyone who had the joy of knowing her. Her caring spirit and positivity brought warmth to the lives of many. She was an example to be emulated by all who knew her. Her sun has gone down, but the afterglow will remain for years to come.
Gonna miss you cuz may God continue to watch over your Family
My sincere condolences to the family!!! ❤️
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Hope. My son thought she was the best social studies teacher ever. I am keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏
I have MANY fond memories of this beautiful educator! Some were in the profession for a mere paycheck (yes, as a 7th grader, I could tell the difference). THIS woman went ABOVE & BEYOND what was required of her as our Middle School social studies educator! A cut above no doubt! Ms. Hope (formally Woodard), THANK YOU for being a bright light for my passion for staying up on current events, educational pursuits, and helping others as a chaplain, educator, & pastor myself! May your legacy continue to bless your family, friends, and former students! The 🌎 world is a better place because of YOU! God bless your soul! Well done! ❤️
Her WORK will certainly speak for her.
Kathy Hope loved her job, her students and the people she worked with every day. She had a sweet spirit, and it filled her classroom. She was a wonderful addition to the staff at Sanders Middle School. She was an excellent teacher and a good person.
Rest in peace, Kathy.
Her WORK will certainly speak for her.
Kathy Hope loved her job, her children and the people she worked with every day. She had a sweet spirit, and it filled her classroom. She was a wonderful addition to the staff at Sanders Middle School. She was an excellent teacher and a good person.
Rest in peace, Kathy.
My sincere condolences to the family from the Clavon Family. We are praying for the family.
Sending prayers of comfort and condolences to the Hope family. God is keeping you and will continue comforting you after the service is over. Trust Him and may the peace of Christ be your strength, as Holy Spirit guides you. Kathy and my sister Patricia Briggs were like sisters and Ebony’s Godmother. She was a dear and close friend to our family and will be deeply missed. Joan and I send our love and prayers.
A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs. A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all of her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them. A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played. A good woman does not live in fear of the future, because of her past.
Mrs. Hope was a phenomenal woman. A beautiful soul was taken too soon, but I know you are in a better place.
Letita praying for you, your dad, and family.
To the Hope family, “Earth has No sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” Kathy’s now in a MUCH better place. Focus on the fond memories and the lessons she taught. We All Loved her but, God Loved Her Best. SIP Kathy…
well Ms. Woodard meaning Mrs Hope you will be the best homeroom teacher I had while at fairwold middle my you rest in peace
I had the honor of being a student of Mrs. Hope and the lessons she taught me went beyond the textbook. She instilled values and an appreciation for knowledge that have been instrumental to my personal and professional success. She will truly be missed. My prayers are with her family during this time.
Condolences to the family of Kathy Hope. I worked with Mrs.Hope at Sanders Middle School. She was a great teacher her students loved her.Kathy take your rest in Heavenly Peace.
The Otis Walters, Jr. family sends their love and prayers to the Hope family. We will miss Kathy,, her beautiful spirit and servant leadership. She was the BEST. We ask God to strengthen and keep Mr Hope, Letitia and family
From Howard Elementary school, Big Zion after school and day care, where Mrs. Caughman taught, to reconnecting when she taught my girls at W.G. Sanders. Kathy, was always a sweet person who my girls enjoyed learning History from ,as well as helping them become the young ladies they are today. Mrs. Hope to some but Kathy to me, we will always cherish the memories, we had with you.
Take your Rest, we Loved you but GOD loved you Best.
My condolences to the Hope family. Sorry to hear that Kathy has gone to be with the Lord. Kathy, Diane and I talked,laughed and took pictures at Rachel’s birthday party. We truly should not take for granted, that every moment is precious. Just so happy, that our last encounter was fun and memorable. Much Love,
Rest in Peace Kathy
To William, Leticia and the entire Hope village,
I grew up with Kathy back in the day at Zion Baptist Church. She was an intelligent woman with the weirdest handwriting I had ever seen in my life! Kathy loved her friends, her husband and Leticia. I remember her crying at the grave of her mother, Ms Villean Mitchell. I was young, but felt very strongly for her grief. Kathy was a devout believer in education as witnessed by her daughter, Leticia. Kathy loved the Lord. So I have NO doubt that her soul is resting with Him!
None of us were expecting Kathy’s sudden and unexpected death. But, we’ll understand it better by and by.
Kathy I have the fondest memories of you. So please let my village know that I’m trying to make it in.
When all God’s children get together, whAT A TIME there will be. I love William and Leticia. Don’t cry for Kathy. Just live to see her again in Heaven. She’ll be waiting up there!
To the family Mrs. Hope was one of my favorite teachers. She was stern yet tempered with love. She taught us how to be young ladies always. She had the neatest handwriting I’ve ever seen. May God comfort you Mr. Joe and Tish.
Love
Kimbrellyn Hunter Muhammad
My condolences to you Joe and family. Kathy was an extremely beautiful person inside and out. My prayers goes out to you all. I love you family.