
Kathleen "Kathi" Valletta McBlief
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Smart, gracious, thoughtful and kind. These words describe Kathleen "Kathi" McBlief who passed away suddenly on March 28, 2021. Kathi was a loving and supportive presence to her family and friends. She was always there in time of need or just to have a good time. She loved to write, was a talented seamstress and a fabulous cook. Kathi was born in Norristown, PA but raised in Charlotte, NC. Kathi graduated from UNCG, with honors, with a BA in English. She worked for over 25 years as a web designer in the College of Engineering at NC State University. She had been retired 3 months at the time of her death. Although she will be deeply missed, it is comforting to know that she has been reunited with the love of her life, her late husband, William "Bill" McBlief and her "love dog" Spin. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Jan Valletta and her brother-in-law, Mike Schmidt. Survivors are her sisters, Donna Schmidt and Annette Valletta and her niece, Emily Schmidt.
An informal memorial gathering will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at McLaurin Funeral Home (12830 US 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation, in her memory, to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org/ or call 1-800-342-2383). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com for the McBlief family. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.
