Kathryn Morgan

kathryn morgan

August 12, 1938 ~ August 11, 2025

Born in: Marion, North Carolina
Resided in: Arden, North Carolina

Kathryn Johnson Morgan, 86, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Mrs. Morgan was born in Marion, NC on August 12, 1938 to the late Perry Lee Johnson and Georgia Justice Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Chester Walter Morgan, Jr. and a brother, Kenneth Lee Johnson.

Kathryn worked at First Baptist Church in Marion for 21 years and then worked and retired with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association after serving 26 years as Rev. Graham’s receptionist at his Montreat, NC office. She was a humble, caring, master biscuit maker who loved her family and friends and will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Kathryn is survived by her husband, Leon “Phil” Kromer; two children, Melissa Morgan McEachern (Mike) and Mike Morgan (Lara); four grandchildren, Jennifer McEachern Beane (Jesse), Jason McEachern, Brantley Morgan and Alayna Morgan and four great grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Groce United Methodist Church on Tunnel Road with Pastor Jill Rhinehart officiating. The family will fellowship and visit with friends following the service in Asbury Hall at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Groce United Methodist Church or to Four Seasons Hospice in Hendersonville.

Services

Celebration of Life: August 16, 2025 1:00 pm

Groce United Methodist Church
954 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805

(828)298-7647

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I’m so sorry. For your loss. I am so happy that I had the privilege of meeting her. She was such a cadet and nice person. My love and prayers are with you and the family.

  2. Gary and I were deeply sorry to hear of Kathryn passing Monday, August 11th, 25. We have known her for years and have gotten to know her closer through different activities at Groce United Methodist Church. We were in Bible studies with her, when we were members of The Prime Timers which she headed for several years, and through our Tables of Eight with Phil and her attending every month in our group. Kathryn was very involved in our church and was always so sweet, pleasant, friendly and very thoughtful. When she did something she did it to the fullest. She thought so much of her family and always talked of them often. I was so glad when Phil & her got married. Glad they found each other later in life and enjoyed each others company and companionship and found love again. She was one who always remembered ones birthday , anniversary, etc. She was always sending friends cards all the time for the different occasions. Kathryn always was dressed sharp, hair done and was a very attractive lady for her age. She added get fellowship, conversation, laugh to our Tables of Eight. Phil & her took wonderful care of each other and that was very apparent when you saw them together. Kathryn will be deeply missed by many and will always hold a special place in our 💕 hearts. We hold many fond memories of Kathryn and know is in up in Heaven looking down as our guardian angel. RIP sweet friend.

  3. Trinity View lost a beautiful woman with a infectious smile. Her faith was so beautiful and her caring and loving personality will be missed.

  4. Very sorry to hear of Katherine’s passing, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Katherine sure was a lot of fun at the family reunions, it seemed she and I always ended up
    washing the dishes together. Much love Nan.

  5. We lost a very dear friend and we shall always remember when we needed her and Phil and they were there.

  6. Melissa and Mike- I was sad to hear of Kathryn’s passing. She was a great cook and hostess. She also was easy to talk to and you knew where you stood with her no matter what the conversation was.

  7. Kathryn gave me my first job at FBC Childcare Center in Marion. I have never forgotten the guidance and friendship she freely gave over the years. She shared and rejoiced in many of my life ♥️ changing events. Sending love and 🙏 prayers to Mike and Melissa during this time. #alwaysinmyheart


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