Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:54 am

Kathleen Black Lewis, age 92, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

A native of Rutherford County, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Bulo Black and the late Alpha Panther Black. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Lewis, one son, Charles Rick Lewis, and siblings, Jeanette Hurley, Orene Wallace, and Charles Black.

Kathleen was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton.

Kathleen is survived by her son, Robert Dennis Lewis (Charlene), niece, Tammy Smiley (Andy), daughter-in-law, Linda Lewis, six grandchildren, Ricky Lewis Jr., Hayley Lewis (Pejman), Stephanie Louise Turner (Jonah), Robert Dennis Lewis Jr. (Janci), Travis Robert Lewis (Grace), and Drew Smiley, seven great-grandchildren, Madison, Casey, Brooklyn, Tayler, Jackson, Camryn, and Sophia, and other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 10-11am Saturday, September 27 at Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton in the sanctuary. The funeral service will be at Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton at 11am, Saturday, September 27 with Rev. Dr. Keith Stephenson, and Brandon Wood officiating. Interment will follow at Rutherfordton City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.