Kathleen Angela McAllister Overdiep, 54, of Atascocita, passed away in the early morning hours of January 1, 2016 in Memorial City.

Kathleen, the youngest of seven children, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Mr. & Mrs. George and Marie McAllister on March 8, 1961. She graduated from Oelwein High School in 1979, and went on to earn a degree in Social Work from The University of Iowa in 1983. Her most recent employment was a Senior Advocate at Disability Rights Texas in Houston where she maintained supportive relationships with her clients. She was also actively involved in Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever rescue where her loyal and loving companion Chloe was adopted.

Her father George Sr. McAllister, mother Marie McAllister, and three brothers Buzzy, Harold and George McAllister precede Kathleen in death.

Kathleen is survived by her husband Warren Overdiep of Chicago, IL, son Alexander Overdiep of Houston, TX, daughter Alaina Overdiep of Corpus Christi, TX, sister Maria McAllister of Los Angeles, CA, brother Anthony McAllister (Ronda) of Hazleton, IA, sister Sharon McAllister of Stamford, CT, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel, Humble, TX.