Katherine Risley

Mary Katherine Risley, age 100, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Hospice House in Asheboro.

Katherine was born May 5, 1921, in New Bern, NC to Silas Pratt and Alice Noble Reaves Risley.

She was a graduate of Central High School in Charlotte, NC worked as a payroll clerk for Belk’s, and with The Pilgrim Tract Society in Randleman, as well as with the daycare at the Randleman Church of God for many years. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings: Alice, Donna, Gloria, Bub, David, and Paul.

She is survived by one brother: J.B. “Sonny” Risley (Barbara) of West Columbia, SC; niece: Beverly Smith and her many family at the Randleman Church of God.

The funeral service will be Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:45 AM at the Randleman Church of God, 305 E. Brown Street, Randleman with Rev Troy Wilhelm and Rev. Robbie Crisp officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Church.  Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pilgrim Tract Society 105 Depot Street. Randleman 27317.