Kathleen Worley Willis Obituary

We bid farewell to Kathleen Worley Willis of Vanceboro, North Carolina, born in Pollocksville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 3, 2026 at the age of 90. Kathleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen Worley Willis to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Worley and Cammie Worley; her husband Shadrick Willis (Shady); and her siblings, Walter Worley, Jr., Herman Worley, Clem Worley, Elliott Worley, Johnny Worley, Glen Worley, Juanita Worley Collins, Sally Worley and Nettie Ruth Worley.

She is survived by: her daughters, Debbie Willis Taylor (Wayne) and Phyllis Willis Godley (Elwood); her grandchildren, Wesley Taylor (Courtney), Thomas Godley, Jonathan Taylor (Meredith) and Melissa Lupton (Clayton); her great grandchildren, Kalynn Godley, Lily Lupton, John, Luke Taylor, Cora Lupton and Franchesca Whitford; her niece Cammie Kay Howell; her nephew Chris Worley; her great-nieces, Cammie Gaskins and Carol Taylor; Leola Worley.