Kat Conley

Birth date: Jul 29, 1945 Death date: Jun 28, 2018

Margaret Kathryn ‘Kat’ Conley, age 72, of Conley Ridge Road in Penland, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine.Born on July 29, 1945 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Horace Charles and Rose Bell English Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son; Jeffery Horace Conley and her brother; Charles H. Conley.Kat was retired from Penland School of Craft after more than twenty-five years. After retirement she continued to stay in touch with many of the craftsmen from Penland School community. She loved her family and stayed connected with their daily lives. She enjoyed both the mountains and the beach. She was an avid photographer and enjoyed crafts and loved animals. There was a special place in her heart for her best friend; ‘Scotchie’, her dog who recently passed away.Left to cherish her memories are daughter; Rosa Conley Bishop of Buladean; her son; Jimmy Conley of Orlando, FL; her granddaughters; Crystal Thomas of Penland; Angie Jeffery of Asheville and Amanda Conley of Orlando, FL; her grandsons; Ryan Conley and Eric Conley both of Orlando, FL and Michael Bishop of Buladean; her great grandchildren; Zola May of Asheville and Liam Conley of Orlando, FL.The family will have a time to celebrate Kat’s life on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 6pm at the Beacon Church at the Conley Ridge Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations to Mitchell County Animal Shelter, 2492 US 19-E, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 or by going to their website https://www.mitchellcountyanimalrescue.orgWords of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Margaret Conley’s name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home of Spruce Pine is honored to be assisting the Conley family. Ms. Conley’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO: Mitchell County Animal Shelter 2492 US 19-E Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Website: https://www.mitchellcountyanimalrescue.orgRead Obituary

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Ann Kariher

303w ago

Unfortunately I will not be there tonight physically, but definitely in spirit. My mom, Ann Kariher will be there.
I worked for Kat in the Penland store in my high school years. I am 100% type A and Kat would always calm me. She truly taught me, “don’t sweat the small stuff.” She believed in me when I didn’t have the confidence to believe in myself. Always reassuring me in the store. She would “light up” when my sisters/I walked into the store saying, “Hey Kid!” You could tell she loved us so much. Thank you for posting this Lynn Allinger. It prompted me to put my feelings down on here so her family can see just how much impact she had in my life. Maybe Karson is finally getting to hear, “Hey Kid!” for himself now. Much love and prayers to the family.
This was a lovely tribute my oldest daughter Gretchen texted below the awesome photo that Lynn Allinger had on Facebook and a beautiful note that Lynn had written about Kat.
And I wanted Jimmy and Rosie to see it if they hadn’t yet. Gretchen and Kat were buddies...she learned a lot from Kat in many ways...
I will be getting a note off to Jimmy and Rosie as I am more comfortable doing that. Love to you all with thoughts and prayers 🙏😌

Trappy Cook

303w ago

in honor of Kat.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Jim Violet Miller

304w ago

in honor of Kat.

A pale pink candle with a lit flame, surrounded by small white flowers and a purple bud against a soft pink background.

Herb Hook

304w ago

in honor of Kat.

Kat alw always greeted me with her warm smile and a hug. I am honored to have called her my friend

Jane Maney

304w ago

in honor of Kat.

A lit candle with a soft flame, surrounded by small white flowers and green leaves, set against a warm yellow background.

Danny Susan Burleson

304w ago

in honor of Kat.

Stephanie Medford

304w ago

I will miss my friend and "Mayor" of Conley Ridge. She was one of a kind!