Katherine Ann Broughton

Katherine Ann Broughton, 70, passed away on July 30, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1955, in New Jersey. Katherine will be remembered as a determined, passionate, and resilient woman who met life head-on and took great pride in the family she built and supported.

For many years, Katherine worked at a florist shop, where she became known not only for her skill with flowers but for the care she showed each customer. She had a natural ability to make people feel important and understood, offering kindness as readily as she arranged bouquets. Her creativity extended beyond her work. She loved gardening and spent countless hours tending to her plants, finding satisfaction in watching things grow under her steady care. She also enjoyed arts and crafts with her sister, often visiting shows together and always keeping their hands and minds busy with new projects.

One of Katherine’s proudest accomplishments was raising her family as a single parent while working full time. She carried that responsibility with strength and quiet determination. Those closest to her—her best friend Bruce, her sister Barbara, her son Michael, and her grandson Gage—were at the center of her world. She was, in every sense, the glue that kept her family together. She also found comfort and companionship in her beloved pets, her dogs Dusty and Sachie, and her bird, Beep Beep, who brought her daily joy.

Katherine loved simple, meaningful pleasures: working in her garden with her hands in the soil and collecting shells along the beach, small treasures that reflected her appreciation for beauty in everyday life. She leaves behind a legacy of strength, devotion, and unwavering love for her family, who will carry her memory forward with gratitude and pride.