Catherine Mary Pepper Killen, 81 of Hendersonville died Monday, June 2, 2014 at her residence.
She was a native of New York and lived in California for thirty years, before living in Hendersonville for the past nine years. Catherine is preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Killen who died in 2009.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Everyone that knew Catherine knew she loved to laugh.
Catherine is survived by two sons, Gary Killen and his wife Linda of Flat Rock and Peter Killen of Alabama; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dennis and Jimmy Hollywood of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Karen Killen of California.
A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in the mausoleum of Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Four Seasons Compassion-for-Life Elizabeth House, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
ìGod is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.î (Psalm 34:18) Iím sorry for your loss; may God provide you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time.