Katherine (Dayton) Davis

Katherine Dayton Davis, age 86, of Franklin, NC, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016.  She was born in Clay County, NC, the daughter of the late Grover and Maude Kirby Dayton.  She was married to the late William Garrett Davis.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, where she was active in Sunday School and Bible School.  Mrs. Davis was a doll collector, she served as a volunteer at the Banquet Table, and enjoyed going to the Senior Center.

She is survived by a daughter, Jearlene Talley (Cliff) of Highlands, NC; son, William Garrett Davis, Jr. (Pat) of Franklin, NC; sister, Nancy McDowell (Clinton) of Newborn, GA, grandchildren, Will Davis, Niki Bloedow (Steven); great‑grandchildren, Coby and Colson Bloedow.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ethelene Smith and two brothers, J. D. Dayton and Clarence Dayton.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Brian Southard and Rev. Steve Reeves officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Will Davis, Michael McDowell, David Anderson, Dennis Reese, Tim Brackett and Jerry Anderson.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday evening at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, 465 W. Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC  28734.

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Davis family.  Online condolences are available at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.