HUDSON FALLS – Katie VanTassell, 76, a long-time resident of Hudson Falls, most recently of Queensbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 25, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on February 11, 1946, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy VanTassell.
For many years, Katie was the proud owner and operator of Kay Bee’s Cleaning in Lake George, where she provided housekeeping services for many area homes and businesses.
She was a proud mother to nine children and was the neighborhood mother and caretaker of all. Over the years Katie inherently lived her life for her children, pets and the love of her life, Michael Dougher. In her later years, she was a homebody who enjoyed watching James Dean and Marilyn Monroe movies, as well as westerns, with Michael. Katie enjoyed gardening and will be remembered by her children for the wonderful meals she would cook.
She had a passion for animals and she loved all her pets. There wasn’t a rescue animal she wouldn’t try to help. Katie was always willing to help an animal or person in need.
She also had the taste for high fashion, her makeup was always on point back in the day. She enjoyed the 70’s and 80’s era makeup and hair styles and loved embellishing herself and going out with her friends. Katie had a quick wit, and she had a great sense of humor who would hold court with her friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Rebecca Yell; her siblings, Peter VanTassell, Dolores Burke and her grandson, Thomas Warren Yell.
She is survived by her beloved partner, Michael Dougher; her children, Mary Beth Yell, Wyman Yell, Eric Yell, Warren Yell, John Yell, Peter Yell, Jesse Dougher and Jordan Dougher; her beloved nephew, David Burke; her grandchildren, Meghan, Daniel, Joanne, Cindi, Kevin, Adam, Michael, Tyler, Rachel, Adam and Karliegh; many great grandchildren; her sister, Carol Wells; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home, following the calling hours.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Pine View Cemetery on Quaker Road in Queensbury.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, Katie and I go way back when you kids were little rascals. She was one of my best friends and we were always there for each other and always had such good times. I will miss our phone calls to each other. She is looking down on you now as your Angel always protecting you. And Mike she loved you endlessly. Love you all Linda
Mike my prayers go out to you and katies children and her sister
Carol and the rest of the family, carol and katie have been my friends since our childhood.i will miss her for ever. and never forget our memories. and i do know how much you loved her, and i know she really loved you . love Donna and phil