Katharine Hale North

Katharine Hale North, beloved wife, mother and teacher, age 90, passed away July 19, 2018. She was born in Pine Apple, Alabama, one of 8 children. She was the daughter of Ben and Maebelle Hale. She graduated from University of Montevallo in Alabama with a B.A. in Music and English. Her first English teaching position was at Ashford High School in Ashford, Alabama. Katharine met Alfred Dillwyn North in Ashford, and they married on October, 12, 1952 in Pine Apple. The family moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 1955. In the 1960's she taught English at Arnold Jr. High, and then at Cleveland High School until the early 1970's. In 1973, the family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where she was a substitute teacher for a short while. She was a member of West Hills Baptist Church in Knoxville. Katharine is survived by sons Randall and Kendall. Appreciation given to the staff at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Hills Baptist Church, 409 N. Winston Rd. Knoxville, TN 37919. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, Chapel services will be at 2:00 pm with Interment to follow. Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com