Kathy Blake

Katherine Isabelle Matter Blake, 74, wife of John Wesley Blake, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home.

Born on June 17, 1950, in Winnsboro, LA, she was a daughter of the late Merrill Jonathan Matter and the late Emma Lou Baxley Matter. Mrs. Blake dedicated many years of her life to working as a registered nurse, providing compassionate care to countless patients. Outside of working, Mrs. Blake enjoyed reading, cooking and expressing her creativity through crafting. Above all else, she had a great love for her family, especially her grandchildren, and her legacy of love, care and creativity will forever be cherished.

Survivors include her husband of Andrews; two children, Mary Katherine Syler (Dustin) of Andrews and Archie Wylie Blake (Crystal) of Andrews; six grandchildren, Allie Leatherwood (Dylan), Joseph Blake, Noah Blake, Lillie Blake, Jackson Syler and Tyson Syler; one sister, Marilyn Lambert of Andrews; two nieces, Jessica Cribb (Steve Batterton) and Emily Taylor; and a nephew, Jonathan Lambert (Mary Anne).

She was preceded in death by one sister, Amanda Taylor; a brother, Tommy Matter; and a nephew, Jonathan Thomas "Deuce" Matter, II.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, November 25, 2024, at Ridgeway Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Online condolence may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com

Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements.