Kathleen Llano Malone's Obituary
Kathleen Delores Llano Malone, born March 7, 1955, in Tampa, FL, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025. She was 70. She was the daughter of Ben and Moraima Llano.
Kathy was raised on the beaches of Redington Shores and spent many great years in Dunedin, FL. She was known for her enormous heart, her feisty spirit, and her unwavering devotion to her children and grandchildren. To many, she was "everybody’s mom"—whether in a classroom, during summer camp at the Dunedin Nature Center, or at the ballfield.
She began her career as a dental assistant after graduating from Tomlinson Technical School, but her greatest impact came later as a special needs educator at Countryside High School and a constant presence in youth sports and activities. She loved crafting school projects and Halloween costumes, cheering from the bleachers, and always making sure no child ever felt left out.
Kathy was the proud and loving grandma of Aliyah, Lillian, Robby, and Nora. She attended Aliyah’s sporting events, cheered Lillian on at dance recitals, and even traveled as far as North Pasco to watch Robby play baseball. She never missed a FaceTime with little Nora.
She is survived by her children, Brad, Brittany, and Brady Malone and his wife, Brittany Kaufmann Malone; her siblings, Tanya Llano and Alan Llano; her former husband and lifelong friend, Tim Malone; and her beloved grandchildren. She is reunited in peace with her parents, Ben and Moraima Llano, her daughter, Brianne Malone, and her brother, Dennis Llano.
Kathy cherished family get-togethers, game shows, shopping at Bealls, and treasure-hunting at thrift stores. She brought warmth, humor, and a touch of chaos wherever she went—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dunedin, FL. A Celebration of Life will follow from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, also in Dunedin, where some of her favorite foods will be served, along with shared memories, laughter, and love.
Flowers are welcome and will be thoughtfully shared with others in the community—just as Kathy once loved when blooms made their way to her, bringing unexpected joy.
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