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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 17, 2025
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If I could tell my mom one thing (Kathryn) it would be that I loved her very much and wanted to follow in her footsteps
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Anita Rice uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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In Loving Memory of Kathryn Dale Mann Plant
01/07/1951 – 12/07/2024
After graduating from Sylvan Hills High School in 1969, Dale went to nursing school. Nursing apparently wasn’t the adrenaline rush that she needed in her life, so she decided to go to school to be a paramedic in the mid 70s. The first paramedic programs in the United States began in 1969, so Dale was clearly on the forefront of this profession. Dale began her career as a paramedic at Grady Memorial Hospital, where she worked for 17 years. When she started in EMS, there were very few women in this field. She worked in what had been known as a man’s world. She had to overcome gender biases and preconceived notions that questioned a woman’s ability to perform this job. She proved she had the physical strength, the technical skills, and the ability to the handle high-pressure situations. She was a trailblazer for women in this field and helped pave the way for women to be paramedics/EMTs today.
Being a paramedic wasn’t enough for Dale, she also taught EMS classes. She was well known for having a higher rate of students to pass their state certification than other instructors.
After a long shift at Grady, Dale would come home and volunteer to ride on the ambulance in Palmetto. She was a huge part of creating the Palmetto Fire Department and EMS service there. All the people that volunteered on the ambulance in Palmetto had other full-time jobs that were not in the medical field. They were certified EMTs, however, their experience came solely from volunteering. Over the years, Dale’s family was told by many people that volunteered on the ambulance how thankful they were, when they knew Dale would be on the ambulance with them. Her experience, confidence, and instincts to deal with any “bad” call helped them feel more confident in their abilities to handle whatever call they might get.
Working in Atlanta, Dale had numerous calls in some of the most dangerous areas of Atlanta at that time. While in these areas, she was not supposed to get out of the ambulance, until the police arrived, but that didn’t stop Dale. Before the ambulance stopped, she was out the door with equipment in hand ready to save a life. Her family has heard her tell many stories about the calls she went on during her Grady days, like the times she was shot at (yes this happened more than once), the times when people in gangs lead her to the patient needing treatment, how she sat with a patient being extricated knowing once the patient was freed, they would take their last breath, the times she didn’t expect someone to survive only to return to work the next day to find they had made it. One of her more interesting stories was when she was doing CPR on a patient, and as you would expect she was cussing him and telling him he better not die on her. Later she saw that patient alive and well, and much to her surprise he let her know in no uncertain terms that he didn’t appreciate the names she called him while she was performing CPR on him. Another story she shared was about a guy in a motorcycle wreck that told her not to cut his motorcycle boots off, that they were expensive, and he threatened her if she cut them. What do you think she did? Yes, she cut them off. She has been known to occasionally tell an uncooperative patient that she got paid the same whether they lived or died, so they might as well shut up and cooperate or get out of her ambulance. She was also known for sometimes hitting uncooperative patients over the head with a metal clipboard and putting them out of the ambulance on the street with only a sheet for cover.
Dale was an excellent paramedic. She was one of the best. She gained respect from her peers statewide as a paramedic and as an instructor. She was recognized many times for her heroism.
Carrying heavy stretchers, carrying equipment, picking up patients, breaking her ankle twice after stepping in a hole in a patient’s yard, while carrying them out on a stretcher all finally took a toll on Dale’s body, and she had to give up the career she loved so much. She went on to work in a doctor's office, she worked in accounting for Atlanta South Ambulance, and yes she still occasionally jumped on an ambulance to go on a call, she worked at Newnan Hospital in ICU, and she finally retired as a 911 dispatcher for Heard County.
Dale was many things to many people, a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a friend, a lifesaver, a confidant, she was the one everyone went to with a problem. Dale touched numerous lives. She will be missed so much by so many. Dale has left this world a better place. She was a true hero.
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Steve and Kathy Plant posted a condolence
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Dale and my brother James were so happy together. We have many memories of Dale. She will be missed.
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Amanda Elzey posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Aunt Dale was always so kind to me. She loved my Uncle Jimmy so very much. She always felt like a blood relative. Some of my best memories include her and the neighborhood we grew up in.
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Saturday, February 22, 2025
If I could tell my mom one thing (Kathryn) it would be that I loved her very much and wanted to follow in her footsteps
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Davi Salvatore posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
She was a strong woman.she loved my dog,and I was glad too be her friend
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Kathie Buchanan posted a condolence
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Dale and I had so much fun she would come into my shop and always be in such a great mood. There would be so much laughter. She was also a very good friend. I missed her when she left here. I hope she rest in peace. Love you, my friend.
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 14, 2025
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These pictures are of everyone whose life was touched by my MOM one way shape or fashion. She IS LOVED VERY MUCH AND IS MISSED MORE THAN ANY WORD CAN BE DESCRIBED. HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THOSE PEOPLE. ALL HER FAMILY.
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 14, 2025
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These are of Catrina (daughter in law) granddaughter Delilah and Catrinas husband Scott. The other is of Both grandsons Gage and Gavin Plant, Catrina and Scott ( Catrinas husband) and granddaughter Delilah.
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 14, 2025
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These are of grandsons Gage Plant with Annalise and of Gavin Plant and Gage Plant with great granddaughter Marley (the baby)
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 14, 2025
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These are of her great granddaughter Annalise Plant
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Friday, February 14, 2025
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A picture of Me, her baby sister Anita Rice. Her nephew Sgt Steve (Andy) Brown and her baby sister Anita Rice. Me, (her daughter) Kristie, mama (Dale) and Nephew Sgt Steve (Andy) Brown. Sgt Steve (Andy) Brown and her grandson Gavin Plant Me (daughter) Kristie and My Hero , my MOM.
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Sunday, February 9, 2025
My mother was my HERO. She loved more than anything working in healthcare. She was a Cardiac Tech, worked for Grady Memorial Hospital for 17 years, worked in many different doctors offices, she volunteered at Palmetto Fire Department, worked at many other hospitals in ICU and retired as a 911 dispatcher. I always wanted to follow in her footsteps but never did. She was the best at what she did. She met my dad and they worked together at Atlanta South Ambulance. I worked with them in the billing department and was so fascinated by how passionate they both were at how well they did what they did on a day to day basis. I'm proud to be my mother's daughter and my dad's baby girl! I was crushed when we lost him. I loved him very much. I was devastated when I lost my HERO. My mom was my everything. She would make me better when I was sick and she taught me a lot about the medical field. I now wish I would've pursued my dream of being like her, but I'd probably never be as good as she was. My mom was caring and she was the go to person of the family. She could and would and answer to every question asked regardless of what it was. She was also feisty. I got that honestly. I miss her so much. I miss who she was and what she was. She was my MOM. Mama, may GOD finally take you home to rest your tired body. May all the people you helped save over the years always remember you. I LOVE YOU. YOU ARE NOT ONLY MY ANGEL, YOU'RE NOW MY GUARDIAN ANGEL! I MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW. I wish I had a chance to talk to you and tell you just how much you meant to me. Rest easy mama!!!
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Kristie P uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Anita Rice uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Alot of these pictures are of my mom (Kathryn Plant) and some are of my Cousin Steve Brown, Anthony Brown, kayla Wright, and grand kids Gage and Gavin Plant along with Great granddaughters Delilah Didier and Annalise Plant. And there are some of my Granddaddy (Fanfanny,,) and my mom's middle sister( my aunt Nae Nae ( Renee Wright) and Amy Dad and my uncles.
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
These are pictures of My mom Holding onto my brother and myself ready to go to church. One is of my Cousin Sgt. Steve (Andy,) Brown and one of my brother and I.
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
These pictures are of my a granddaddy (Fanfanny), my mom Kathryn Dale Pnat, sister Renee Wright and Anita Rice
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Steve Brown uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Steve Brown uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Christy, Steve, Christina, Beka uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Never will forget the fun times we had.
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Sunday, December 15, 2024
I remember my mom being the caring, funny, and sometimes a bit crazy. She loved working as a Cardiac Tech, Paramedic and working on life flight with Phoenix Air Care. She loved helping people and saving lives. She was the best at what she did. People whose lives she saved thanked her when they would see her out in grocery stores, and gas stations. God Rest her soul. I will miss you and love you forever. Rest in peace Mama. You will be missed by many. I love you!
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Kristie lit a candle
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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Kristie Plant posted a condolence
Thursday, December 12, 2024
These are of her Grandchildren And 2 great granddaughters Annalise and Delilah. My brother Jay and me as kids and Christy Brown with mama, (Kathryn Dale Plant), My mom and My (brother) cousin Steven browns K9 Pipo and of My mom and myself (Daughter,)
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Some of these pictures are of her 2 grandsons, her husband and her father. She loved everyone of these people. Even her daughter in law that's in 2 of the pictures with Gavin and Gage Plant
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Kristie Plant uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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My mom was the best Paramedic and loved saving lives and helping people. She was funny, smart and loving. She loved her kids, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and she will be missed so much. I love you mama and miss you!! May you be at peace and in heaven with your parents and husband ( my daddy). Kristie Plant
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Christy and Steve Brown uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Q: What will you miss most about Kathryn?
A: Taking her out to eat and to Christina’s wedding reception. This picture is Steve and Dale at the reception. She looked so beautiful.
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The family of Dale Plant uploaded a photo
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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