Kathy Kiser Buie

Kathy Kiser Buie, a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose servant’s heart touched everyone she met, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 81 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Surrounded by her family, she went home to be with the Lord.

Born on December 7, 1943, in Vass, North Carolina, Kathy was the youngest daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Garner Kiser. She was a graduate of Farm Life High School and Sandhills Community College. She worked for over 25 years as a cosmetologist in Southern Pines. Even after retiring from her salon work, she continued caring for her community by driving a school bus for Union Pines High School, where she was affectionately known by many students. 

Kathy’s world revolved around her Savior and her family. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 60 years, Stanley, a loving mother, and the proudest of grandmothers to her six grandchildren. Her faith guided her every action; she loved the Lord, her church family, and was an ever-present voice in the choir. 

Kathy had a true zest for life and loved to “gallivant” with family and friends, whether it was for a spontaneous lunch and shopping trip or a longer adventure. Her home was a testament to her care, evident in the plants and flowers that surrounded it. She was an amazing cook and baker, especially known for the beautiful cakes she made for every special occasion. 

With her genuine servant’s heart, she was a person you could always rely on…present, full of love and grace, and ready to help whoever needed it.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Stanley, who passed away on September 19, 2025, and her siblings Irvin Kiser, Floyd Kiser, Norman “Pete” Kiser, Hubert Kiser, Grace Horne, and Zelma Pope.

Kathy is survived by her children, Anita Mashburn and husband Robert of Carthage, Dale Buie and wife Kathryn of Carthage, Kevin Buie of Carthage; and her grandchildren, Taylor Mashburn, Rachael Mashburn, Ella Gilliam, Murphy Buie, Ginny Buie, and Jackson Buie. 

While the family is heartbroken by their loss, there is comfort in knowing that Kathy has been reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Stanley, who preceded her in death by just two short weeks.

A celebration of her life will be held at Yates Thagard Baptist Church on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Pastors Steve Johnson and Sammy Frye will officiate. 

Following the service, burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will welcome friends for visitation prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. and at other times at the family home.

Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.