Kathleen LeGrand

kathleen legrand

On Monday morning, December 5, 2022, Kathleen Brown LeGrand, age 88, ended her earthly journey. While in the arms of her husband, Kathleen sweetly and peacefully left him to continue her eternal and heavenly journey into the arms of Jesus.

Born January 14, 1934, Kathleen was the youngest child of  James Wesley Brown and Katie Lee Garner Brown. She graduated with the Class of 1952 from Elise High School in Robbins. She married Edward Horace LeGrand of Columbia, South Carolina, 70 years ago (on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1952).

Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents and six siblings; Charles Daniel Brown, Elsie Elbert Brown, Swanie Ellen Cockman, Annie Lee Williams Spinks, James Nealie Brown and Pauline Elizabeth LeGrand.

She is survived by her husband Edward Horace LeGrand, her son Keith LeGrand (Gala), her grandchildren Brandon Keith LeGrand (Kelli) and Kara LeGrand Beaman (Alan), and her great-grandchildren, Brantson LeGrand, Karli LeGrand, Eli Beaman and Jacob Beaman,

Living in Moore County most of her life, Kathleen was the matriarch of the family and the community. She was depended on to have true and accurate answers to every possible bit of  family tree trivia. She shared her knowledge of the history of her community, her relatives and friends of whom she connected with all of her life. She was a homemaker. She thoroughly enjoyed baking homemade pound cakes, cooking meals for the family and canning seasonal fruits and vegetables. She was an accomplished quiltmaker and crafter.

She carefully used her hands to show her love. She remained busy and in the most helpful ways. She always had a project going, which revolved around doing for others.  Kathleen will always be remembered as a faithful member and the pianist of Rock Hill Friends Church for over 65 years. She touched many lives by opening her home and giving private piano lessons.

“A life is like a song we write – in our own tone and key.

Each life we touch reflects a note, that forms the melody.

We choose the theme and chorus, of the song to bear our name,

And each will have a special sound, no two can be the same.

So when someone we love departs, in memory we find – 

Their song plays on within the hearts … of those they leave behind.”

Visitation at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Rock Hill Friends Church (Eagle Springs) and the funeral service will follow at 2: 00 pm, with Rev. David Roudabush officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Rock Hill Friends Church Building Fund. 148 Rock Hill Church Road, Eagle Springs, NC 27242. 

Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the family.

 

Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com

 

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  1. Kathleen was mama’s best fried and a wonderful friend to our family. She was a wonderful lady who will live on through you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Teresa and Steve

  2. My thoughts and Prayers for Ed and all the family, I am so sorry for your loss! Kathleen was a lovely lady, always friendly wherever you saw her and so talented, I know she will be greatly missed!

  3. Aunt Kathleen was a sweet soul. She was so kind and loving. She was a true treasure to her family.

    Love to Uncle Horace and family.

    Diane LeGrand Black

  4. Kathleen was a good woman and I always favored her as my favorite grait aunt I will miss her very much if I was canning are cooking something and could not remember how my mom done it I call Kathleen I never forget what her and Ed done for me

  5. Uncle Horace, Keith and Gala so sorry to hear about aunt Kathleen’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Aunt Kathleen will be missed .

  6. Mr. LeGrand, Keith and family,
    Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Mrs. LeGrand. A sweet , humble lady always with a word of encouragement. She will be missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams

  7. A beautiful lady who touched so many lives. I enjoyed being her neighbor and appreciated all the kindness that she and Horace showed to me. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed and always remembered! Love to her family.

  8. Sis LeGrand will be greatly missed! She always was soft spoken and always had a smile for all she met. She and Horace sang at my and Rodney’s Wedding back in 1965. Such a dear couple! Rest in peace!


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