Mary Katherine Messer

1944 - 2017

Mary Katherine Messer obituary, 1944-2017

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home

522 Wilkesboro Blvd Se

Lenoir, North Carolina

Mary Messer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2017.

MARY KATHERINE MESSER

LENOIR- Mary Katherine "Kathy" Messer, 73, of Lenoir passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson.

Kathy Messer was born in Caldwell County, NC on March 1, 1944 to the late David Griffin and Geniva Robertson Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter; Teresa Shore, one sister; Dorothy Coffey and two brothers; Charlie and Clyde Griffin.

Kathy was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was a faithful member of Confidence Advent Christian Church, and was always involved in church functions, ready to help in any way she could. She was known for being a caretaker and mother figure to many more than just her children, and was always supportive and ready to care for them. Kathy loved to dance, and travel, taking trips with other church members and friends. All who were blessed to know her will miss her greatly.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ernest Messer of Lenoir, Danny Messer of Morganton, brothers; Bill Griffin of Granite Falls and Kenneth Griffin of Lenoir, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A funeral service to honor Kathy will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 3:00 at Confidence Advent Christian Church with Reverend Norm Sherwood officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the church.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.

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June 16, 2017

Candace Estes

Love and prayers for the family. When we would come over "mom" would always pop in the door with food. Such a sweet beautiful lady. Ernie, you were truly blessed to have such an amazing mom. My heart is with you and your family.

June 15, 2017

Debbie Messer

Our deepest condolences to you all. Aunt Kathy will truly be missed by many. Such a wonderful and kind person . Loved by many. We love you all and you are all in our Prayers.
Love David. Debbie and Cynthia Messer

June 15, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with yuo at this time
Lisa and branden haney

June 15, 2017

Tammie Lupton

Aunt Kathy was such a joy when I was growing up. She provided me with books to read and encouraged my art work when I was young. Later, I baby sat my cousins for her and always enjoyed being at her home! She was always fun and had such a zest for life. As an adult, I haven't been able to visit with her very often in person, but we talked often on the phone and she kept me in the loop with our extended family- especially after my father, Clyde Griffin, passed away.
I will truly miss her! I will keep everyone in my prayers.

Tammie Griffin Lupton

June 14, 2017

Chris Cummings and Rachel Messer

In the short time that I knew Kathy, I noticed that every time I saw her she had a laugh and a smile for me. I enjoyed her stories of her family and travels. Her adventurous spirit took her all around the world and it inspires me to have the same curiosity that she had to see what's out there.

She was a wonderful mom to her son and Rachel's uncle, Ernie, and a great stepmother to Rachel's dad, Danny, and aunt Teresa. Rachel truly loved Kathy and will her miss "Gma" dearly. Kathy was a source strength for her and a caring light that helped Rachel become who she is today. Kathy cared for and loved her family. She was such a joy to be around and will be so very deeply missed.

June 13, 2017

Erica Laws

What an amazing Lady! Growing up I heard the stories, all the tall tales. As I went on my journey caring for my father before he pasted,I had the privilege to hear the stories first hand. I hold that time close to my heart. She was funny and always smiling but don't think twice about stating her opinion.I love her so!! Triniti and Jozy also have a special place in there heart for Kathy and will pass the stories down to the generations to come. My thoughts and prayer to all that was blessed to have known such a beautiful person! You to Barb...I love you!

June 13, 2017

micheal shore

so sorry for the loss of a wonderful sprited woman. loved her. m.shore

June 13, 2017

Wayne & Mavis Robertson Gragg

I'll always remember the good times we had and I have nothing but good memories. We are praying for for the family.

June 13, 2017

Daniel Brattin

Rip aunt Kathy I was really wanting to see you when I came up in Sept 3 2017 I will greatly miss you with all my heart you was a special lady in my life and always will be forever

June 13, 2017

Kelly Austin Phillips

I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the good times we had. I still consider yall my family. Yall will always have a place in my heart and thoughts. Love yall so much if there is anything I can do let me know. Love each and every one of yall.

June 12, 2017

Robert & Jean Hendrix

A very sweet lady and one couldn't ask for a better or truer friend. Kathy's death leaves a hole in the hearts of many at Confidence Church that can be filled with the wonderful memories of her love and kindness. Jean and I along with Confidence congregation with deeply miss her.

June 12, 2017

Helen Greene

Sorry about your loss, will have all of the family in my Prayer's. I have known Kathy since 1986, she was a verry sweet lady.

June 12, 2017

Patty Price

My memory of you my dear friend was you were always smiling, never did I see a frown on your beautiful face. I wish now I had stay in touch with you. I will miss seeing your beautiful smile.

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