Meredith Kate Lea

She was “wildflower beautiful”, independent, free, and spirited. She was a shining light full of love, laughter, energy, and happiness. Katie was a loving, stellar mother who treasured her six-year-old daughter and best friend, Caroline.”

Katie was born and raised on Masonboro Sound in Wilmington, NC. She was educated at Cape Fear Academy, Myrtle Grove Christian School, Hoggard High School, and Cape Fear Community College. She proudly received certification as a CNA from Brunswick Community College, with further training at UNC-CH Hospital. Katie was a loving Home Healthcare Nurse who loved her clients dearly.

Katie had scores of friends from all walks of life: Wilmington, Oak Island, Southport, and during her many travels throughout the U.S. and tropical islands.

Survived by her daughter, Caroline Lea Kingston; her daughters father, Matthew Kingston, Aunt Cocoa and Uncle Chris Kingston.

She is also survived by her parents, Burt Jr. and Cindy “GiGi” Lea; brother, Art Lea; grandmother, Anais Duncan; Uncle Scott; special aunt, Phyllis; aunt, Christie; uncle, John Lea; cousins, Suzanne, Tyler, Brittany, Ryan, Emma, Rachel, Bobby Yow, and Elyse, Kristin, Jon, Kevin, Rick Lea; Uncle, Clay Collier; and special grandma, Kelly.

Katie is preceded in death by her grandad, the Arthur Lea, F.B.I and grandma Mary; grandfather, Joe Duncan; and uncle Kenneth.

A service will be held at Beach Road Baptist Church in Southport, NC on June 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.