Kathleen A. Risden, 54 of Jackson, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, she was a 1976 graduate of Long Branch High School, and worked as a bookkeeper in the area throughout most of her life. Kathy was an avid reader, appreciated music, loved her dog Kiki and enjoyed spending time and making memories with friends and family. She is predeceased by her maternal grandparents Garrett and Minnie Corson and her father Richard J. Risden. She will be deeply missed by her son Christopher G. Hernandez of West Palm Beach, Fla, her mother Marilyn J. Risden and companion Micheal Resta, Lincroft, her sisters Patricia Bouthillier(Michael) of Middletown, Mary E. Risden of Shark River, Barbara J. Miller (Douglas) of Kresegeville, Pa, nephews Justin D. Clark, Cade E, Miller, and many, many wonderful friends who's lives she has touched along the way. Words of Remembrance will be Friday, March 30, 2012, 7:00 PM at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Contributions in memory of Kathleen may be made to the St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.