Kathryn Loraine Gurley's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2025 in Henderson, North Carolina

Kathryn Loraine Gurley

June 17, 1941 - August 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Henderson, North Carolina

Kathryn Loraine Gurley's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2025 in Henderson, North Carolina

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Kathryn Loraine Gurley

June 17, 1941 - August 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Henderson, North Carolina

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Kathryn Loraine Gurley Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kathryn Loraine Gurley of Henderson, North Carolina, born in Alexandria, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on August 27, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Major Roger Gurley; her parents, Robert Jensen and Dorothy Jensen; and her son Lt. Charles Robert Gurley. She is survived by: her daughters, Diane Martin (Arthur) and Cynthia Schaffer (Matthew); her daughter-in-law Mitzi Gurley-Whinery; her brother Col. Neal Jensen (Molly); her grandchildren, Erik Martin, Allen Schaffer (Jessica), Daniel Schaffer, Amanda Gurley-Stroup, Lacy Duran, Charles Gurley and Steven Gurley; her great grandchildren, Ana Schaffer, Kimber Gurley and Sullivan Gurley; her nephew Patrick Jensen; her niece Kelly Jensen McAleer (Justin); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Liam and Evie.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to one of her favorite charities to SPCA of Wake County at http://www.spcawake.org. or the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bright Funeral Home & Cremation



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