Mary Kathleen McLean

Kathleen “Kat” Crisp McLean, age 83 of Bethlehem, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 4th, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Bethlehem, where she was loved and fondly called “Miss Kat”. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone that knew her. Kat was born in Caldwell County on May 12, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Ava Lee Saunders Crisp.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 67 years, Frank Russell McLean. Kat was a stroke victim and in the last 17 years Frank was a devoted full time caregiver, tending to her every need. They were inseparable and a testimony of love, marriage, and commitment. Kats hobby was gardening. She was in her “happy place” when sitting on the front porch viewing the fruits of her and Frank’s labor. Frank made sure that she continued having the flower gardens, despite her handicaps.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister; Mavis Watson and son-in-law, Frank “Butch” Minyard.
Surviving are daughter; Janet Minyard. Son; Randy McLean and wife Debbie. Grandchildren; Scott Minyard and wife Mitzi, Amy Hallman and husband Wesley, Justin McLean and wife Jamie, Dan Moretz and wife Jessica. Great grandchildren; Emily Elder and husband Jacob, Savannah Minyard, Landon McLean, Nevaeh Potter, Madison Moutos and husband Demetrius, Daniel, Ashlyn, and Sarah Moretz.
The family wishes to thank Catawba Regional Hospice and caregivers, Katie Isenhour, Lisa Bumgarner, Shante’ Floyd, Carolyn Burgess, Deb Barringer, and Debbie Nonnenmacher.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at Grace Baptist Church in Bethlehem from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm with the Rev. Phil Chapman and the Rev. Michael Blevins officiating. Entombment will take place in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers all donations may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton NC, 28658.