Kathryn Elizabeth Branch Buff

Kathryn Elizabeth Branch Buff, 81, of Morganton, NC went to be with her loved ones on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1940 in NC. Those who knew her, referred to her by the nickname "Kat" or "Kat Bird". She was an outspoken woman; loved to sing and play guitar for those she knew and didn't know. She loved fiercely and gave her all, but most importantly she lived for the Lord. Kathryn attended Nowlings Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She was outgoing and the life of the party. Kathryn loved her family fiercely and was very empowered and stood her ground. She loved playing the guitar and singing. Kathryn loved her Lord and Savior.

Kathryn is survived by her son, Timothy Shannon Buff (Lorie); daughter, Jackie Darlene Buff Lynn; grandchildren, Cura Montine Richardson, William Jack Lynn, Timothy Christen Buff, Erika Brooklyn Buff, and Toby Eugene Hill; great-grandchildren, Michael Richardson, Christopher Richardson, and Whitley Lynn; brother, David Branch (Marilyn); sisters, Marie Cook, Kay Smith (David), Nita Branch.

Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, Jack McDonald Buff; parents, William and Willie Branch; son, Jeffery Brian Buff; brothers, George Branch, Ciscero Branch, Wayne Branch; sisters, Bessie Maloney, Teresa Michaels; son-in-law, Wayne Lynn.

The family will receive friends from 2pm until 4pm, Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will start at 4pm in the Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Darvey Hensley and Keith Burkhart officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.

The family request no in home visits.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.