Montgomery—Katherine "Miss Kitty" Seale was born May 6, 1948, and died peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is a Montgomery native and a graduate of Lanier High School (1966) and Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Kitty was elected to the Lanier Hall of Fame in 1997, is a recipient of the 2013 Governor's Arts Award, and was voted Montgomery Advertiser's Community Hero in August 2019.
She taught briefly in the Montgomery Public School system before following her dream and founding the Alabama Dance Theatre in 1986. She has been actively involved in dance as a teacher, choreographer, and director for the past 40+ years. She touched many lives, and we cherish the time and love we received from Miss Kitty.
Many dancers have passed through the doors of ADT. They have received national recognition and scholarships and have gone on to perform with nationally recognized professional dance companies. The Alabama Dance Theatre achieved Honor Company status in 1992 with the Regional Dance America/Southeast organization, where ADT continues to represent the City of Montgomery and the State of Alabama.
Kitty was a faithful First United Methodist Church member for almost 50 years. She was widely known throughout the community for her 15 years of involvement in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), first as a participant and then as a leader.
Kitty is survived by her husband, Turner Chapman Seale, of 49 years, her daughter, Kate, and son-in-law, Robby Smith; grandsons Bennett (13) and Chapman (11) Robertson, Turner Smith (15 months), and step-granddaughter Brooke Smith (17); and brothers Frank Litchfield (Sharon) and Wallis Litchfield. She is also survived by her beloved extended family, her numerous friends, and her faithful ADT family. She is now reunited with her son Turner and dancing in heaven.
The family requests that donations be sent to the Alabama Dance Theatre, 1018 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104, or Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 241661, Montgomery, AL 36124, in lieu of flowers.
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Published by Montgomery Advertiser on Sep. 19, 2019.
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