Kathy Waters, age 69, of Rutherfordton

Kathy Waters, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.

Kathy was born June 15, 1956 to the late Robert Samuel Parker and Irene Bradley Parker. She worked in textiles for many years and was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jody Parker, Ray Parker, Lee Parker and sisters, Virginia Doty, Martha Green, Hattie Green and Mary Conner.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Paul Waters of Rutherfordton; sister, Jesse Smith of Gilkey; brothers, Raymond Parker of Polk County and Charles Parker of Spindale and her granddaughter, Abbigail Waters.

The funeral was held February 11 with Rev. Chad Sisk and Rev. Buddy Campbell officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.