Kathy Smith Capps, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Kathy was born November 17, 1948, in Bennettsville, S.C., to the late James Pate Smith and Mary Francis Blue Smith. She was a graduate of Laurinburg High School, Class of 1966, and on February 25, 1972, she married Wayne Capps, who survives. Kathy loved being a homemaker and especially a “Mammie” to her three granddaughters and great grandson.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Brian Scott Capps and wife Krystal of Statesville; three granddaughters, Madison Capps, Ryleigh Capps, and Anastasia Blackburn; one great grandson, Malikai Canales; sister-in-law, Grace Smith; and several nieces and nephews, along with several great nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Mountain Road Baptist Church

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Troutman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Capps family.