Katherine Waldroop

Gastonia & Franklin, NC -Katherine Nell Waldroop, age 82, of Brian Circle, Gastonia formerly of Franklin passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at a Gastonia Care Center. She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Grady H. and Nannie Battles Waldroop. She was a former employee of Stowe Manufacturing and was a member of Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Belva W. Anderson of Moultria, GA; five brothers, Mickey Waldroop of Marietta, GA, Bob “George B” Waldroop of Franklin, NC, Rusty Waldroop of Franklin, NC, Howard Waldroop of Marietta, GA and Wendell Waldroop of Franklin, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister Ethel Waldroop and two brothers, Clyde S. and Grover Q. Waldroop.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23 at 2:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Sharon Gieger officiating. Burial will be held at Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Dan, Mitch, Steve, Terry, James and Derek Waldroop will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends, Monday, March 23 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.