Katharine Hunley Bost

Katharine Hunley Bost, age 92, died on Friday July 9, 2010, at The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, in Salisbury, NC. Katharine was born on October 29, 1917, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, the second daughter of Mary and Charles Hunley. She graduated from Chesterfield High School and continued her education at Winthrop College, receiving an A.B. Degree. She taught school in South and North Carolina. During World War II, Katharine served in the American Red Cross Hospital Recreation Service. Later, receiving a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, she was certified as a Speech Pathologist. Her education career spanned 45 years. During the summers of the school year, she continued her learning at various educational institutions in University of Hawaii, San Francisco State College, Appalachian State, The Peabody Institute, and The Morganton School for the Deaf. Katharine had a life membership in the North Carolina Speech, Hearing and Language Association and also was a life member and had national certification in the American Speech and Hearing Association. Her volunteer work included: 10 years in the Audiology Speech Pathology Department in the VA Hospital in Salisbury, NC. She was involved with Unity Presbyterian Church as long as she was physically able. Active with The Republican Women in Rowan County, Katharine donated considerable time to their causes. In retirement, Katharine polished her writing skills, bringing enjoyment to family and friends through her biographical and event writings. After the death of her first husband, Walter Hooper, in 1964, she married Hobert Bost of Woodleaf. The marriage lasted 33 years until the death of Hobert in 2008. Katharine was preceded in death by her older sister, Margaret Hunley Moore and her younger brother Charles L. Hunley. She is survived by 2 brothers; Bill Hunley of Brevard, NC, Frank Hunley of Monroe, NC and 2 sisters; Dr. Mary Louise Hunley of Asheville, NC, Betty Hunley Barrett of Laurinburg, NC. Additional survivors include 6 nephews; Stan Moore of Fletcher, NC, Joe Moore of San Francisco, CA, Craig Hunley of Charlotte, Don Hunley of Swannanoa, NC, Jim Barrett of Asheville, and Dan Barrett of Advance, NC, 5 nieces; Mary Hope Moore Funkhouser of Myrtle Beach, SC, Elisabeth Hunley of Monroe, NC, Jane Hunley Fuller of Brevard, NC, Lou Hunley of Greenville, SC and Betsy Barrett Rosemann of Goldsboro, NC. Also surviving are the 14 nieces and nephews of Katharine’s late husband, Hobert Bost, who held a special place in her heart and life. “Aunt Kathie” as she was affectionately known, took great interest in the events of their lives. Katharine’s family expresses special appreciation to her “Care Givers” who made it possible for her to continue enjoying an active life. Katharine’s home church was St. Paul United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, SC. After her marriage to Hobert Bost, she joined the Unity Presbyterian Church in Woodleaf, NC. A service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 13, at Unity Presbyterian Church to celebrate her life. The Reverend Phillip Hagan and Reverend Gene Bruce will officiate. Visitation will be at 10:00am at the church fellowship hall preceding the 11:00am service. Memorials may be made to: The Madge Curtis Circle, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 305 West Main St., Chesterfield, SC 29709, The Building Fund, Unity Presbyterian Church, 885 Woodleaf Barber Rd. Cleveland, NC 27013 (Mailing Address: PO Box 28, Woodleaf, NC 27054)

Katharine Hunley Bost

October 29, 1917 - July 9, 2010