Katie Kern Deaton

Katie Kern Deaton, age 96, of Troy, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.

Katie was born in Troy on Feb. 26, 1929, to the late Sankey Kern and Marybelle Cagle Kern. She was the last surviving member of the Troy High School graduating class of 1947. She was the Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the Town of Troy for many years. Katie started to learn crocheting but ended up becoming an avid knitter, which she loved. She enjoyed traveling to the beach at Garden City. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Troy where she sang in the church choir.

Katie is survived by her daughters: Jane Lee Deaton of Troy, Reba D. Hatfield of Charlotte, and her faithful companion, her poodle Holly. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Lee Deaton, Jr., her sister Audrey Wright and her twin brother, James Kern.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Pugh Troy Funeral Home Chapel, 211 N. Main St., Troy at 3:00 PM with the Rev. Tony Sedberry officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM. Burial will follow the service at Southside Cemetery in Troy.

On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Pugh Troy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Katie Deaton.