54 of Louisville passed away on Thursday August 18th, 2016. Kathleen was a teacher at St. Edwards School in Jeffersontown for 28 years. Kathleen was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. Kathleen held a Masters Degree in ED Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville. Kathleen's interests were Teaching, Family, The Cubs, Auto Racing, and the beach. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Butch Ellis. Kathleen is survived by her mother Barbara Kennedy (Jim), her father Jim Carnforth (Phyllis), her brothers; Greg Carnforth (Lisa), Chris Carnforth, her sister Jamie Carnforth, her step-daughters; Amanda and Rebecca, two grandchildren, Abegayle and Aniyah,and her loving Step-Brothers and Sister, Aunts, Uncles, and Nieces and Nephews. The Family would like to thank Kathleen's special friend Todd Stutzenberger. Visitation will be held Friday August 19th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown 9318 Taylorsville Rd. Funeral service will be Saturday August 20th at Noon at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Walnut Street Baptist Church.