Kathleen Elizabeth McManus Scherer, 75, of Fayette, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow.

Kathleen was born in Seattle, Wash., on May 18, 1949, a daughter of William Joseph and Loretta Marchand McManus. She married Ronald Scherer on July 1, 1967, in Long Beach, Calif., and Ron preceded her in death on December 30, 2007.

She was employed with the Army Corps of Engineers prior to retirement. Kathleen was a foster mom to any and all kids needing a mom in their lives. Her door was always open to anyone, especially children, needing help and love. Kathleen was an avid sports mom. She loved watching NASCAR, and her favorite singer was George Strait. She also served others as a member of the Versailles Lions Club.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Michelle Blake and husband, Oscar; sons, Dennis Scherer and wife, Crystal and Shawn Scherer and wife, Tina; grandchildren, Sydney, Madison, Zachary, Dennis Michael and wife, Adirany and Tyler Scherer and Kristina, Melissa Volmert (Dylan) and Patricia Blake; great-grandchildren, Karoline Simms and Dean Scherer; niece, Angela McManus; nephew, William “Billy” McManus and wife, Melissa and great-nieces, Eliscia and Lexie Ganem and Jessica and Sophia McManus and her constant canine companion, Bella.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, William McManus.

The family will celebrate Kathleen’s life with an old-fashioned Irish Wake, which will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Fayette PAWS Program.

Condolences may be shared at www.carryager.com.

Carr-Yager Funeral Home of Fayette is honored to serve Kathleen’s family.