Katherine Ratley Almond

She was the daughter of the late Durham and Katherine (Melvin) Ratley of Red Springs, NC. She earned degrees in Sociology from Meredith College and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

After a long and varied career spanning more than 40 years of service as a compassionate and dedicated clinical social worker, she retired from what is now the Behavioral Health Division of Rockingham County Health and Human Services.

She is survived by her children: daughter Elizabeth Myers (Frank) and grandchildren Kathleen and Daniel of Raleigh, NC; daughter Becky Hambrick (Joel) and grandchildren Nathan and Claire of Cary, NC; son Marcus Almond and grandson Davis of Hickory, NC; siblings: Peggy McNeill and Charles Ratley; former husband Bill Almond, Jr. and mother-in-law Doris Almond Peeler and many much-loved nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

A celebration of Kathy's life will be held at Oak Island, NC later this year.

In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate donations to Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh or to the GBS/CIDP Foundation International.