Katherine Whyte Barrett

Katherine Whyte Barrett, 75, of Abbeville, wife of Olin D. Barrett, died Monday, March 07, 2016 at Self Regional Healthcare. She was born in Forfar, Angus, Scotland to the late Charles Cowie Whyte and Violet May Glennie Whyte of the United Kingdom. Mrs. Barrett retired from Abbeville Shirtmakers after many years of service. She was a member and Sunday School teacher at Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Barrett was a very loving and caring Christian woman who always saw the good in people and was willing to help others in need. She is survived by her husband, Olin, of 46 years of the home; a son, Paul Wallace Barrett and his wife Kimberly of Abbeville; a daughter, Deborah Barrett McConnell of the home; six grandchildren, Zachary and Balin Barrett, J.T., Connor, Cheyenne, and Savanna McConnell; three brothers, Charlie, Brian, and Martin and a sister, Brenda, all of the United Kingdom. The family will receive friends 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Harris Funeral Home - Abbeville. Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Lebanon Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jeff Downs officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Olin and Katherine Barrett of Abbeville. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Barrett, may be sent to Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 698 Mount Carmel Road, Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.