Kathy Denise Hughes, age 58, of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Kathy was the daughter of ML and Genive McDonald Totherow. She was a lifetime resident of Murphy, NC. She was a member of Grand View Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. Kathy was a caretaker for all that were in need. She loved helping others. She devoted her life for her family and friends. She loved to cook for large gatherings.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Ted Hughes; son, Teddy Hughes and girlfriend Rebecca Worley; daughter, Tabitha Popular and husband Donnie Popular; brothers, Jimmy Totherow and Connie of Murphy, and Mike Totherow and Lavita of Blairsville; favorite niece, Jenny Rhodes; and three grandchildren, John Popular, Ana Popular, and Dalton Hughes.

Funeral Services will be held at Hanging Dog Baptist Church Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00pm. Rev. Chris Matheson and Rev. Donald Cook will officiate. Music will be provided by the Grandview Trio. Pallbearers will be Jenny Rhodes, Ana Popular, Teddy Hughes, John Popular, Jeremy Totherow, and Mikie Whittemore. Burial will be at Hanging Dog Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Hanging Dog Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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