Katherine Melton

Gaffney, SC - - Katherine Anne Melton, 70, of 121 Brookhaven Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care.

Born in Lancaster, SC, she was the daughter of the late Isom “Buck” Melton and Virginia Lenhart Melton. She was a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1974 and Montreat College, enjoyed trains, the beach and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Katherine was retired from Wells Fargo and a member of Kirby Church.

Surviving is a son, James Orr of NC; a daughter, Jennifer Haley (Barry) of the home; three grandchildren, Christopher Knable Jr., Veronnica Knable and Wyatt Knable; and niece, Rachel Dunning (Thomas). She was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Hill and Sarah Sperry.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Saturday, October3, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2:00PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Will Vergara officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to: Kirby Church, 512 Chandler Drive, Gaffney, SC, 29340.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC