Kathleen Nelson Lemons

Kathleen Nelson Lemons, 92, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her home. Mrs. Lemons was born April 9, 1928, a native of Chatham County, the daughter of Austin and Carrie Trogdon Nelson. Kathleen was very active and served on various committees at Edward Hill Friends Meeting. She loved anything to do with flowers, tending to her houseplants and spending time in the garden. She spent time reading, traveling, and enjoyed her word puzzles and search books. Kathleen loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was employed by Tie Rite for a few years, then worked at A.J. Shneierson for 10 years before retiring from Mastercraft. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Frank Hoyle Lemons, and brother; William Earl Nelson. She is survived by her sons; Richard Lemons and wife Susie of Siler City and Barry Lemons and wife Mary Lois of Siler City, grandchildren; Jeri Powell, Richard Lemons Jr., Chris Harris and Tammy Harris and great grandchildren; Ashley Harris and Mollie Lemons. Mrs. Lemons will lie in repose from 1:00-5:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. A graveside service will be at 2:00 on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Edwards Hill Friends Meeting Cemetery, 92 Ed Leonard Road, Siler City with Josh Conrad officiating. Memorials may be made to the Liberty Hospice, 401 East Third Street, Siler City, NC 27344 or the Edward Hill Friends Building Fund, 92 Ed Leonard Rd. Siler City, NC 27344. Smith & Buckner funeral home is assisting the Lemons family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com