Kathleen Marie Westbrook, 96, of Edwardsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at La Bella of Edwardsville.

She was born on August 18, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Norman Allen Roe and Eunice Marie (nee Dorf) Gowen. Kathleen married William Erris Westbrook on October 20, 1954, and together they shared many loving years until his passing on December 30, 1996.

Kathleen was the owner of K. Westbrook Bookkeeping, where she faithfully served as a bookkeeper for many years. She was also a devoted member of Shiloh Christian Church in Glen Carbon where she generously volunteered her time and talents.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Raymond Hasty.

She is survived by her four children: Sandra Hasty, Linda (Joseph) Hubatchek, Barry Joe (Debra) Westbrook, Sr., and Raye Provencher; 11 grandchildren: Barry Westbrook Jr., Francis Westbrook, Timothy (Sarah) Hasty, Raymond (Melissa) Hasty, Kathleen (Timothy) Curbow, Joshua (Victoria) Hubatchek, Benjamin Hubatchek, Ethan Hubatchek, Justin Cox, Rebecca (Dylan) Landry, Tara Provencher, and William Provencher; seven great-grandchildren: Jace and Daniel Hasty, Aaron and Caleb Curbow, Kalyee and Emrie Cox, and Emilia Landry; and a sister, Aleen (Roe) Roth.

Kathleen donated her body to Washington University School of Medicine for the advancement of science.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at New Rivers Assembly of God Church, 2620 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062, officiated by Pastor Nick Halbeisen.

Memorials are suggested to Shiloh Christian Church, 57 Sunset Ave, Glen Carbon, IL 62034.