Kathleen Capps Lee, age 88, of Williamston, SC, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home.
Born August 16, 1934, in Westminster, SC, she was the fifth child of 14 children born to the late Frank T. Capps and Ethol Duvall Capps.
Kathleen, affectionately known as Kat or Granny Kat, began working in textile mills at the age of 16. She then worked in a variety of retail stores and restaurants until she finally retired at the age of 70. She had a servant's heart and loved being a caregiver to her family and friends. She also loved birds, especially red birds and hummingbirds. She was a member of Laurel Baptist Church in Greenwood.
Kat is survived by her girls, Wanda Stone, Charlotte Brammer (Clayton), Robin Crosby (Mark), and Hilda Campbell; siblings, Louise Morton, Douglas Capps (Faye), Earline Fitzgerald, and Edwin Capps (Sue); caregivers, Julia and Darlene; 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathy Pace and Darby Turner; two grandchildren, Brad Pace and Jennifer Pace; 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 2, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:30 pm in the Chapel with Pastor Andrew Brammer officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted, and memorial contributions may be made to Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries, 819 Maxwell Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646.
Events
Visitation
Friday, June 2, 2023
1:00PM - 2:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Friday, June 2, 2023
2:30PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621