Kathleen Jane "Kathy" Hurley (née Huggins), 76, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away peacefully with family on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Born on May 7, 1949, in Carthage, New York, Kathy was the daughter of the late William G. Huggins and Deloras Palmer Huggins. She graduated from Carthage Central High School in 1967 and went on to complete her studies at Albany Business College in 1968, laying the foundation for a career with the Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility, and Empire State College.

Kathy was a devoted mother to her daughters, Lisa Palmer Hurley and Karen Frances Hurley Bartgis (Life Partner, Kurt Higgins). Her love extended deeply to her grandchildren—Nicholaus James Byrne, Samuel Edward Bartgis, and Ella Jane Bartgis—who brought immense joy into her life.

She is also survived by her siblings, Patricia Huggins of Saratoga Springs, NY, Alice Huggins Carr (Jim) of Easton, MD, and Bill Huggins of Clinton, NY. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Teresa Dowe Huggins. She also held close bonds with her nieces and nephews: Tara Huggins, Michael Huggins, Joey Kamide, Jonathan Kamide (Shannon), Megan Kamide Hall (Nate), and Elizabeth Huggins Swoyer (Eric). Her legacy continues through her great-nieces and nephews: Owen Kamide, Oona Kamide, Ayla Kamide, Olivia Hall, Sophia Hall, Juliette Hall, and Carson Swoyer.  Kathy cherished her relationship with her dear cousins, Nancy DeMers Phillips, Florida cousins, Karen, John, Bob, Nancy and Sue Higgins and Diane and Sheldon Buck family.

A spiritual woman, Kathy was raised in the Catholic tradition. She served as a DAR Chaplain and was a proud member of the Mayflower Society. Kathy also dedicated her time as a FEMA Reservist, deploying to assist during various disasters. Her artistic side flourished through her interior decorating and her membership at the Adirondack Folk School, where she advanced her skills in twilling, weaving, caning, and various crafts, including knitting and quilting.  She was generous in gifting her many beautiful creations to family and friends.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

Donations may be made to Adirondack Folk School , Lake Luzerne, NY or a charity of your choice.

Please Join us for a

Celebration of Kathleen Hurley's Life

August 3rd from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

The Hideaway

35 Grace Moore Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

There will be a tribute with toast to her, beginning at 5:30pm.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com