K. Christie Hart

Our beloved Chris (Christie, K.C.) Hart made her transition from this world at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 1:30 AM on May 18, 2016 after a series of health challenges. Throughout her final few days she was surrounded by her Unity Church friends who had become her family. Chris was born Kathryn Christie Hart in Oceanside, NY to George and Kathryn Hart on May 13, 1941. We know little of Chris’ early life, but prior to relocating to Central New York Chris had been a dancer on Broadway. She had a close friendship with Janice Joplin and, for better or for worse, acted a lot like her! As a resident of Syracuse, New York, Chris was a valued employee of Mrs. Fields’ Cookies for many years. She enjoyed meeting the people and decorating the cookies and worked her way into a manager position. She also worked at a photography store and as a care giver to the elderly. Chris was an avid photographer, and an accomplished seamstress, needleworker, and jewelry maker. She was always making cards and posters for church and friends. Her most recent creation was a magnificent dollhouse complete with miniatures, lighting, and with attention to the smallest details. She loved flowers and gardening and was a voracious reader. Her home was lined with bookcases that not only housed her vast book collections, but displayed dolls, teddy bears and other collectable, including roosters. She loved gems stones, rocks and feathers. And she adored her cats. Christie took on the role of historian of Unity of Syracuse for over two decades. She produced hundreds of photographs and meticulously organized them into dozens of albums. She leaves quite a legacy of love and devotion. She served on the Unity Board of Trustees, worked for a time in the church office, and for many years managed the Unity bookstore. She attended study classes and was seen at every church event with her camera around her neck. She was feisty, strong-willed, creative, and talented. She was compassionate, loyal, generous, loving, and kind. And she had a great sense of humor. In a word, she was a character! Chris often credited her life transformation and sobriety to being friends with Bill W. and her committed involvement with Unity of Syracuse. She is predeceased by her parents, George and Kathryn Hart, and her long-time companion, Mike Moran. She is survived by her sister, Sr. Edith A. Hart, RSHM, a son, Matthew Ottman, of Florida, and a daughter, Audrey Conti, of Connecticut and two grandchildren. Chris was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her Unity of Syracuse family. A memorial service is being held Friday, May 27, 2016 at 6PM at Unity of Syracuse, 300 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13207. Donations in Chris’ memory may be made to Unity of Syracuse at the above address.

K. Christie Hart

May 13, 1941 - May 18, 2016