Katherine Renfrow Erwin

1919 - 2016

Katherine Renfrow Erwin was born at home in Matthews, NC on February 24, 1919 and passed away in Matthews on August 2, 2016. Her husband James H. Erwin passed on August 4, 1996. They are survived by four children, Jim Erwin (Tootie), Kathy Devereux (George), Jeff Erwin (Sam), Charlie Erwin (Susan). She loved Tootie, George, Sam and Susan as her own. She leaves 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a great extended family. She is also survived by her brother in law, Bill Erwin (Lorraine). She was the last survivor of her family generation and preceded by her parents, John and Kate Renfrow and siblings, John Thomas, Jeff and Jack Renfrow, Nina Wiggins, Sue Wilson and Helen London.

Katherine grew up in Matthews and was the oldest living graduate of Matthews School. She told wonderful childhood stories of downtown Matthews and trips to Renfrow Hardware, founded by her grandfather, T.J. Renfrow. She graduated from Matthews H.S. and attended Women's College in Greensboro and Queens College in Charlotte. She and Jim were married May 5, 1937. During Jim's career with Southern Bell, they lived in Greensboro and Wilmington then settled in Charlotte.

Most importantly she was a Mother and homemaker however she enjoyed working many years alongside her Father at the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds office. Her greatest joy throughout her life was spending time with her family at any time or for any occasion.

We sincerely thank the staff of Willowbrook Court at Plantation Estates for their kind and generous care and encourage donations to the Matthews Historical Society, Matthews Help Center or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

A service will be held Saturday, August 6th at 2pm at Plantation Estates in Matthews. Online condolences may be shared through www.tallentfuneralservice.com.