Kathe G. McAdoo, 85, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at her residence. She was born and reared in Germany, the daughter of the late Lena and Adam Geideck. A waitress most her life, she loved pleasing people and made many friends after moving to the United States. She succumbed after many health setbacks and was a fighter to the end. She loved animals and was a friend of the SPCA. She is survived by a daughter, Brigitte M. Elko and husband, Michael J. Elko III; grandchildren, Michael J. Elko IV and wife, Stacey, Christopher W. Elko and wife, Anna B. and Karen Elko Wellington; great-grandchildren, Abby E. Crosier, Olivia B. Elko and Aerolyn Smith; step-great-granddaughter, Caitlin Pangman; dear friends, Jeanne and Barry Amos and daughter, Katie Amos and Trisha Coleman. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with the Rev. Monsignor Michael Schmied officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Memorial Service Wednesday March 19, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel Click for Map and Directions