Kathy Maria Gantt, 76, of Shelby, NC

Kathy Maria Gantt, 76, of Shelby, NC, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2025.

She was born July 11, 1949 in Cleveland County, to the late John Bennie "Sarge" Gantt and Betty Sue Callahan. Kathy is a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1967. Being what she referred to as a "Military Brat," she attended school throughout the US and abroad, in places such as: Munich, Germany and Okinawa, Japan, to name a few.

Kathy was the beloved mother to daughter Tiffini Roberts Stimson (Mark); loving "Nana" to her grandson Trevor Kane Hovis. She is also survived by three brothers, Ty Gantt (Diane); Phil Gantt (Jackie); and Gary "Dodge" Williams; and many wonderful cousins and friends.

Kathy had a number of jobs and career paths throughout her life, yet she retired as a supervisor from Thomas Petroleum Company, and afterwards she worked with her daughter, Tiffini at her consignment store "A Perfect Find."

A Graveside Celebration was held November 23 at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.