Kathryn Irene (Evans) Wetherholt

Kathryn Irene Wetherholt, 80, of Belford, passed away Friday, June 22nd. Kathryn was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Rosa Mae Evans Gilkson and Clyde  Evans. She moved to Ohio where she graduated in 1957 from Manchester High School. Kathryn met her beloved husband Delmas in Ohio and they were married June 4, 1957. In 1965, they moved to Belford. Kathryn was a certified nurse's aid at King James Care Center  and the Atlantic Highlands Nursing Home for many years. She was a devoted fan of country music and enjoyed singing classic country songs. One of her favorite songs to sing was "You are My Sunshine." Kathryn's love of country music stemmed from listening to her father's band, the Clyde Evan's Band. Kathryn also enjoyed reading books and traveling in her younger years with her husband Delmas.
   Kathryn was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Delmas Wetherholt and their son Vincent, both in 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Tina, wife of the late Kevin Mann, of Keyport; and two sons Christopher, of Belford; Michael, and his wife Gloria, of Union Beach. Kathryn is also survived by two sisters, Susan Johnson and Patsy  Evans, along with three brothers, Dwayne Evans, William Gilkison, and David Gilkison. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren; Paul, Brian and Rachel Mann and Gino and Alexander Wetherholt, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Margaret McGuire, Janet Mingua, and Lena Yates.
   Friends and relatives may pay their respects Tuesday from 12-2 pm just prior to the funeral service at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, 153 Church St., Belford.  The burial and committal will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

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