Mary Catherine Poole Causey

February 2, 1917 - July 1, 2020

Mary Catherine "Kit" Poole Causey, age 103, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home. Catherine was born February 2, 1917 in Chesterfield, SC, a daughter of the late Frank B. and Carrie Blalock Poole. Kit was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway for over 75 years. She was a first-grade teacher at Conway Elementary for 16 years and other elementary schools for a total of 33 years. Kit was a member of the Iris Garden Club in Conway and Horry County Quilting Clubs. Kit was preceded in death by her husband John Pinkney Causey Jr. 1983; son John P. Causey III in 1983; 8 siblings. She is survived by her daughter Saundra McLeod (Mac) of Sumter; daughter-in-law Catherine M. Causey of Louisville, Ky; grandchildren Trey McLeod (Kara) of Clover, SC, John P. Causey IV of Louisville, Ky, Christina Causey (Chris Knockwafel) of Louisville, Ky: great-grandchildren Alex and Lily McLeod, Lincoln and Waylon Knockwafel; many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday July 6, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Officiated by Rev. Kyle Randle. A special thank you to her wonderful caregivers Kimberly Wright, Marilyn Dennis, Roberta Jordan and Donna Harrelson. Memorials may be made in Catherine's name to First United Methodist Church of Conway, 1001 5th Ave, Conway, SC 29526.