Kathy Harrington McKenzie, 67, wife of 49 years to Edward Gene McKenzie, of 550 Nimmons Bridge Road, Salem, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. McKenzie was the daughter of the late Sam and Kathyrn Peden Harrington. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. McKenzie retired as a substitute teacher from the Oconee County School District and was a former member of Central Baptist Church and a current member of Salem First Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband Mrs. McKenzie is survived by her son: Patrick McKenzie of Palm Desert, CA; daughters: Cathy Sue Meek of Heath Springs, SC and Tabitha McKenzie of Salem, SC; brother: Sam Harrington of Bennettsville, SC; sister: Judy Coleman of Rock Hill, SC; four grandchildren: Brandy Smith, Jessica Meek, Anaiya McKenzie and London Campbell; and five great-grandchildren: Isiah and Josiah Smith, Antonio Cannon, and Korin and Khloe Adams.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. McKenzie is preceded in death by her daughter: Buffy McKenzie.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Salem First Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oconee Humane Society, P.O. Box 966, West Union, SC 29696.