Mary Kathryn Van Wie, 91, of Bay City, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born in Mart, TX to Berniece Phillips Webster.

Kathryn enjoyed a long career with Bay City Independent School District. She and her husband Fred were part of the Celanese family that came to Bay City in the 1960's, and enjoyed many great times with their Celeanese friends. She and Fred were also actively involved with the Shriners for many years.

Kathryn is preceded in death by her mother, and husband of 52 years, Fred Grey Van Wie, Jr. She is survived by Fred Van Wie III and Douglas Van Wie of Bay City, and Gary Joe Van Wie, Gina Van Wie and Caitlin Van Wie of Comfort, TX.

Funeral services will be 3:30pm Friday, July 12, 2019 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Douglas Van Wie, Bill Phillips, Brad Nauman, Doug Mathis, Ken Malone and Kent Pollard.