Kathleen Sigmon

Mary Kathleen Sigmon 91, of Claremont died Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born Tuesday, July 31st, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Claude Eugene Little and Susie Catherine Little. Kathleen possessed an outgoing personality and was blessed with many friends throughout her life with whom she shared many talents. She began her church life at an early age and was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Methodist Church. She had a love for music and learned to play the piano in the first grade. She began playing piano at the age of 10 at both Bethlehem Methodist and Shiloh Methodist Churches, with the first hymn she played being, "What a friend we have in Jesus."

She remained an active member until the time of her declining health.

She also played the organ, taught Sunday School and Bible Study and was active in the Women's Group and led the children's choir. An excellent cook, she prepared many cakes, casseroles and other dishes for homecomings, bake sales and chicken dumpling suppers. She had stated that if she were a younger woman now she would have chosen to be a chef.

She was a wonderful singer and sang for numerous weddings and funerals. She memorized verses of popular hymns and she particularly enjoyed hymns from the Cokesbury Hymnal. It has been noted that it was not so much that Kathleen was such a big part in Bethlehem Church...But that Bethlehem Church was a big part of HER.

She enjoyed visiting friends whether at home, hospitals or nursing homes. She was thoughtful in sending cards, gifts and food for friend's birthdays, anniversaries and bereaved families. She had a tremendous memory and could recall dates, occasions, phone numbers and addresses.

A lifelong homemaker, she became a postal employee later and enjoyed interacting with people; in fact she already knew most addressees. She was a great communicator and listener, loving and telling good stories and genuinely caring about the happenings in other's lives. The history and family linages in Claremont were of particular interest. She could recall even the middle names of relatives the Carpenter, Little and Sigmon side of her family.

She had many hobbies including cross stitch, decoupage, pottery, growing flowers, canning fruits and vegetables, from Coyte's and her garden and enjoyed sharing their bounty with others.

She was a wonderful daughter, sister, parent, grandparent and great grandparent. She was an exceptional sister to Gene, her brother. Their bond was truly binding and she was his best friend.

Kathleen experienced tremendous happiness in her long life. She persevered through tough times but mostly cherished great times and fond memories. We rejoice in knowing her final words were,"I am not alone, I am with the Lord."

Three sons, Kent Sigmon and wife, Kathy of Claremont, Kim Sigmon and wife, Susan of Newton and Kyle Sigmon and wife, Melanie of Claremont; seven grandchildren, Grant Sigmon and wife, Meredith, Gregory Sigmon (Meredith Ward), Kaylah Sigmon, Clark Sigmon and wife, Brittany, Emma Blossom and husband, Nick, JoAnna Romeo and husband, Chad and Mary Wepner and husband, Franklin; 12 great grandchildren, Mila Kate Sigmon, Pearce Sigmon, Abigail Sigmon, Andrew Sigmon, Averett Sigmon, Luke Blossom, James Blossom, Nora Blossom, Bonnie Wepner, Ruben Wepner, Pippa Wepner and Henry Romeo and a special friend of the family, Joyce Sigmon survive her.

Her husband, Coyte Joseph Sigmon; her parents, Claude Eugene Little and Susie Catherine Little and her brother Gene Little preceded her in death.

A Memorial Service will be 11:30 AM Wednesday July 8, 2026 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Claremont with Pastor Tony Bell officiating. The family will gather privately for a committal at Claremont Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM Wednesday July 8, 2026 at the church in the Family Life Center.

Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sigmon family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.