Katherine Malone

Katherine Malone, age 89, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024. Born in Castlewood, Virginia, she lived most of her life in Kingsport and more recently in Rogersville, Tennessee. She retired from Arcata Graphics after many years of service. 

Katherine was a member of Tri Cities Baptist Church and in later years, she regularly attended East Rogersville Baptist Church. She loved to attend church and worship the Lord and listen to southern gospel music. 

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kyle Malone, Everett Light and Sebern Phelps; four brothers; and four sisters. 

Katherine is survived by her daughter, Dolores Gilliam and husband, Darrell; step-son, Michael Malone; step-daughter, Debbie Crawford and husband, Mike; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; special brother-in-law, Maynard Addison; and several nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to express special thanks to Katherine’s caregivers at Signature HealthCare and Caris Hospice. 

The family will receive friends from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral service will follow with Pastor John Butler officiating. Entombment to follow at Hamlett Dobson Memorial Park.