Katherine Eva Barnes Green (Kat) was born on December 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Rosa Canty Barnes. Katherine died on June 2, 2017 at her home.

She received her formal education in the public schools of Brooklyn, NY and later received an associate's degree in Accounting at New York University, NY, NY.

Katherine retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs as an accountant. She was also studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses before her massive stroke. Katherine was a family-oriented person. She helped raise her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by one sister, Ruby (Eugene) Blanding; adopted son/nephew, Shawn C. Gregoire; nephews, Robert L. Powell, Eugene (Chris) Blanding, Randall T. Blanding; nieces, Dawn F. Douglas, Charlene R. Humphrey, and Nicole T. Humphrey, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and caring friends, all of whom will miss her very much and always love her.

No Public Viewing.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 1pm at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 100 Lyman Rd., Sumter, SC 29154.

Family will receive friends at the home, 4 Orvis Ct., Sumter, SC 29154.