Wednesday, November 26, 2025 11:07 am

Kathy Maria Gantt, 76, of Shelby, NC, entered into eternal rest at 3:24 AM on November 16th, 2025 after a hard fought battle with stage four breast cancer. She was born on July 11th, 1949 in Cleveland County, to the late John Bennie "Sarge" Gantt and Betty Sue Callahan. Kathy is a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1967, but she only attended her senior year. Being what she referred to as a "Military Brat," she attended school throughout the United States and abroad, in places such as: Munich, Germany and Okinawa, Japan, to name a few.

Kathy was the beloved mother to her daughter Tiffini Roberts Stimson (Mark); loving "Nana" to her grandson Trevor Kane Hovis; and dog mom to her beloved dog Bennie . She is also survived by her three brothers, Ty Gantt (Diane); Phil Gantt (Jackie); and Gary "Dodge" Williams; and many wonderful cousins and friends who showed her support with their love and encouragement during her battle with cancer. Please know she loved and appreciated all of you to the moon and back.

Kathy had a number of jobs and career paths throughout her life, yet she retired as a supervisor from Thomas Petroleum Company, and afterwards she worked with her daughter, Tiffini at her consignment store "A Perfect Find."

Prior to the onset of her illness, Kathy loved spending time in her garden and tending to her numerous rose bushes, and flowers. She also enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. Throughout her life she was a light to those who were close to her, and always wanted to help the ones she loved. In her later years, Kathy lived a quiet yet active life, always independent and driven up until her battle with cancer became too much. She fought hard and earnestly. Her bravery in the face of this horrible disease, her steadfast will, and determination to overcome this adversity is an inspiration to those who loved her. She will be dearly and deeply missed.

A Graveside Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, near the Don Gibson monument.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service LLC is honored to serve the Gantt Family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.