After graduating from high school, Kaye attended Draughn Business College in Charlotte, NC earning a degree in secretarial science. Her jobs over the years included, MetLife Insurance Company in Greenville, SC, Staublie, Spartanburg, SC, TriCountry Tech in Anderson, SC and DHEC in Columbia, SC.
Married for fifty years, she is survived by her husband, David Hiott, and daughter, Sandy Hiott Haney; son-in-law, Trammel Haney; and “awesome” grandsons, Cole Haney and Marshall Haney. She is also survived by her younger brother, Bryan Hunter and his wife, Kathy; a niece, Lindsey Kaye; and a nephew, Kevin.
One of the things she most enjoyed in life was getting together with her family and friends to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Known for her hospitality and kindness to others, she will be missed by all who knew her. Kaye was a member of the Chapin Presbyterian Church.
Visiting hours will be at Chapin Presbyterian Church, 600 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036, on Thursday October 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. The burial will be at the Newberry Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM .
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be given to St. Jude’s Hospital in honor of Kaye.