Obituary of Katherine Dayberry

Katherine Wilson Porter Dayberry Mrs. Dayberry died on Friday, January 8, 2010. She was born in Shelby, NC on October 11, 1924 and was the only child of Austin John Wilson and Grace Clark Wilson. Katherine was educated in Shelby public schools and attended Western Carolina College. For 47 years she was employed by First National Bank in Shelby and retired from the Bank on December 29, 1989. In May, 2005 Katherine moved to Charlotte to be near her only child, Bill Porter and his family. She lived at the Carriage Club where she developed a number of close friendships. Katherine was known for her skill at the bridge table and attained the rank of Gold Life Master from the American Contract Bridge League. She loved travelling to bridge tournaments, being with family and friends and telling (and hearing) a good joke. Katherine was a woman who cherished her independence in thoughts and actions. Even in declining health her intellect and interests remained sharp and clear. She is survived by her son, J. William Porter and his wife Susan of Charlotte and her two beloved grandchildren, Katherine G. Porter of Raleigh and Thomas Oliver Porter, II of Chapel Hill. Also surviving are four sisters-in law, Kathryn (Bobby) Porter, Margaret (Paul) Porter, Catherine (Jim) Porter and Bea (Joe) Porter Justis and seven Porter nieces and nephews. Two husbands, Tom Porter and Howard Dayberry preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Shelby on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Teach for America, 315 West 36th Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018.