Kathryn Marie Taylor McAbee

May 20, 1954 - June 29, 2010
Kathryn Marie Taylor McAbee

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Kathryn Taylor McAbee, 56, of Flat Rock, NC died Tuesday, June, 29, 2010 at her home.

Born in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Doyle and Fannie Blankenship Taylor. She was a 1972 graduate of Asheville High School.

Before moving to Henderson County nine years ago, she had resided in Asheville and Candler. She was employed by Advance Auto of Hendersonville.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronnie McAbee of Flat Rock; her sister and brother, Kim Watson and Keith Taylor; two sons, John Penland and Travis Penland; three step-children, Shawn McAbee, Mitchell McAbee and April McAbee; ten grandchildren; three nephews; two nieces; and one grand-niece.

No services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.


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  • June 30, 2010
    Brittney McAbee says:
    Thank you for the wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. You will be missed greatly however, I know you are in a better place now. I love you and wish I could have seen you before but I will see you again one day. LOVE B

  • June 30, 2010
    Donna Whiteside says:
    My heart goes out to all of Kathy's family. As cousins, & as kids we had many good times growing up together. We lost track of each other way too many years ago,but I will always cherish those good memories. You will all be in my thoughts & my prayers.

  • June 30, 2010
    Carole Sharpe says:
    My heart goes out to all of Kathy's family. I have not seen my cousin for many years but thought of her often. I had just recently found her on the internet. I wish I had found her sooner. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. I will see her again one day.

  • July 01, 2010
    Shawn McAbee says:
    Thank you for making my life better.. I love you

  • July 01, 2010
    Tiffany Huggins says:
    Although you are in a better place now, you will be missed terribly. I am so glad we got to see you one last time. You are a beautiful lady who lived life to the fullest, Rest in Peace with our Lord Kathy. We love you.