Kathie Frances Wiles Lea

May 18, 1955 - October 31, 2019

Kathie Frances Wiles Lea, 64, of Eden, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A 4:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Ray Funeral Home with Bishop Robert Hilburn officiating. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Lawson Cemetery in Eden. A Rockingham County native, Kathie was born on May 18, 1955, to the late Linwood and Avis Chaney Wiles. Until her health declined, Kathie attended King Memorial Baptist Church. She always put others first and was loved by everyone who knew her. She loved her family, her church, and banana sandwiches. She also loved to watch her grandsons’ race. In addition to her parents, Kathie was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Lea; her sisters, Treasurer Wiles, Patricia Wright, and Marlana Martin; her brothers, Lee Wiles, Johnny Wiles, and Danny Wiles. Kathie is survived by her children, Brandi Durham(Davin) of Stoneville and Michael Spangler (Toni and Harley) of Eden; her sisters, Madonna Durham (David) of Stoneville and Angel Economos (George) of Stoneville; her first husband, Gary Spangler of Eden; her grandsons, Dustin Durham (Summer) of Ellisboro and Dale Durham of Stoneville; and several other nieces and nephews. Ray Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kathie Lea and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com.