DEARING, Ga.- Mrs. Katherine Washington McNair, 78, of Dearing, entered into rest August 30, 2004 at Thomson Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Doc McNair.
Survivors include son, Sammy McNair (Becky), Dearing; daughter, Kay Powell, Dearing; sisters, Marie Petrusick, Lexington, S.C., Allean Neal, Dearing; grandchildren, Jason Powell, Elaine Rich, Larry Hawkins, Lee Hawkins, Lynn Hawkins, Scott Craven, Billie Jean Portwood, Angel Kent; great-grandchildren, Mallary Powell, Kyle Hawkins, Cheyene Hawkins, Jay Hawkins, Jessie Hawkins, Marc Hawkins, Brian Hawkins, Lee Portwood, Makayla Kent, Mackenzie Kent, Madison Kent, Paige McCaslan Hawkins, Hunter Hawkins.
Mrs. McNair was a lifelong resident of McDuffie County and the daughter of the late Newt Washinton and the late Alma Bell Washington. She was a member of Silver Run Baptist Church and retired from the Thomson Company after 30 years.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2004 at Adams Chapel Cemetery with Rev. John McMilliam officiating.
Pallbearers were Ed Oellerich, Dennis Washington, Larry Hawkins, Paul McNair, Jackie McNair, Ray Washington.
Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.