Katherine Panther

Obituary of Katherine Norleen Panther

Katherine Norleen Panther, Nora as she was commonly known, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 10, 2022 after battling cancer. She is survived by her 3 Children; Gail P. Long, Gregory Panther and Sarita Panther. 8 Grandchildren; Deino, Jamie, Delbert, Rodney, Allana, Jared, Shoni and Jeremiah. 7 Great Grandchildren; Kendra, Nevayah, Kylan, Marla, McKyan, Timbi and Draylon. 1 Great Great-Grandson, Hezekiah Davis. Brothers; Ernest, Rick, Jim, Pat “Big 10”, and Kenny. Sisters; Alma, Alice, Hattie, Loretta, Jean, Gloria, Pat and Deb. Nora was preceded in death by her Parents, Emmaline Driver and Sam Panther. Brothers; Samuel “Snake” Panther, Floyd Panther, Nicky Driver, Tommy Driver and Charlie Davis. Sisters; Wilma Pheasant, Anita Ellwood and 1 Granddaughter, Jalee Panther. Nora was a member of Waterfalls Baptist Church. She was an awesome cook and seamstress. A visitation will be held on Thursday April 14, 2022, at Big Cove Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 5:00pm. A formal funeral service will take place on Friday April 15, 2022 beginning at 1:00pm. Scott Chekelelee and Ernie Stiles will be officiating. Burial will be in the Sequoyah Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Michael “Stu” Bradley and members of the Cherokee Fire Department; Doug Swayney, Cameron McCowan, Jaron Bradley, Jeff Arneach, Benji Johnson and Ryan Dehart. Long House Funeral Home assisted the Family with final arrangements.
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Thursday
14
April

Visitation

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Big Cove Missionary Baptist Church
6183 Big Cove Rd.
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Visitation
Friday
15
April

Funeral

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2022
Big Cove Missionary Baptist Church
6183 Big Cove Rd.
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Funeral
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