Kathleen Nelson Lemons, 92, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at her home.
Mrs. Lemons was born April 9, 1928, a native of Chatham County, the daughter of Austin and Carrie Trogdon Nelson.
Kathleen was very active and served on various committees at Edward Hill Friends Meeting. She loved anything to do with flowers, tending to her houseplants and spending time in the garden. She spent time reading, traveling, and enjoyed her word puzzles and search books. Kathleen loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was employed by Tie Rite for a few years, then worked at A.J. Schneierson for 10 years before retiring from Mastercraft. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank Hoyle Lemons, and brother, William Earl Nelson.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Lemons and wife Susie of Siler City; Barry Lemons and wife Mary Lois of Siler City; grandchildren Jeri Powell, Richard Lemons Jr., Chris Harris and Tammy Harris, and great grandchildren Ashley Harris and Mollie Lemons.
Mrs. Lemons laid in repose from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Edward Hill Friends Meeting Cemetery with Josh Conrad officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Hospice, 401 East Third Street, Siler City, NC 27344 or the Edward Hill Friends Building Fund, 92 Ed Leonard Rd., Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner funeral home assisted the Lemons family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.