Kathy Atkins Lemberger

July 16, 1953 — November 18, 2025

Kathy Atkins Lemberger, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 due to an automobile accident.

Kathy was born July 16, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late Archie Atkins and Ruth Frasheur Atkins. She worked for PPG Industries for many years before retirement. She enjoyed coloring books, watching British TV shows and was an avid student of history. Kathy was a member of Gantts Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over thirty years, Tim Lemberger; a son, Brian Lemberger and brothers, Paul, Joel and David Atkins.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Misty Lemberger and husband, Marshall of Mooresboro; brother, Steve Atkins and wife, Loreta of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Frances Coss, Dawn Griffin, Tyler Emory and a great grandson, Casen Emory.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 29th at Gantts Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Lane officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Inurnment will take place at the church cemetery.