Obituary for Kathleen George Priest of Carthage

Kathleen George Priest, 85, of Carthage, NC passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Peak Resources/Pinelake Assisted Living in Carthage. She is finally reunited with the love of her life, Richard Priest who’s untimely passing occurred just sixteen years after they married.

Kathleen was born January 31, 1936 in Hamlet, NC to the late Lewis and Annie Frye George.

Kathleen was a long-time resident of Carthage. She worked as the Manager of Housekeeping for Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, retiring after 38 years.

She is survived by her son Rick Priest; daughters Kathy Cardona and Amanda “Mandy” Blackburn (Ray); grandchildren, Ashley Love (Jason), Justin Blackburn (Lauren) and Jordan Blackburn; great-grandchildren Aiden Blackburn and Barrett Blackburn.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Lewis, Alberta and Jack George.

A graveside service is planned for Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 2:00PM at Priest Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2792 Old River Road, Carthage, NC 28327. Due to COVID, attendees are respectfully requested to wear a face mask.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks in Kathleen’s honor that you make a donation to her favorite cause, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or [email protected]
The family would like to thank the staff at both Peak Resources/Pinelake Assisted Living and Carthage Fire Department for their excellent care.

Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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