Kathy Dills, age 67, of Rutherfordton

Kathy Dills, age 67, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Kathy was born July 2, 1958 in Corpus Christie, TX to the late Bill Pressley and Jean Lindsey Pressley. She graduated from Isothermal Community College. Kathy worked for PPG/NEG Industries for several years and proudly worked as a commercial truck driver for many years. Kathy had a heart for underprivileged people having volunteered at Sister's in Christ who helps the homeless and helping the elderly and the mentally and physically challenged at K.D. Support services. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Rutherfordton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Smith and brother, Tim Austin.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Vince Dills; daughter, Amanda Hill of Forest City; sons, Tyler Dills (Amy) of Green Hill, and Brandon Todd of Golden Valley; sisters, Candy Pressley of Hendersonville, and Terri Adcock of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Taylor Alley, Sabrina Baugh, Cameron Baugh, Hallie Hardin (Corey), Alex Allison (Madison), Makenna Dalton and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held February 23 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ted Blankenship officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to the Heart of Foothills Animal Rescue, 380 US-221 Hwy., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.