Katherine Jane Rupe Jones passed peacefully from this life February 14, 2026, at 74 years of age. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 5, 1951, to Mac Dudley Rupe and Sarah Eloise Booth Rupe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 47 years Gregory Wayne Jones, as well as her sister and brother Thoma Marquez and William Rupe.

Though Kathi’s life was filled with numerous physical challenges she never let it hold her back. Her strength and perseverance were evident to all who knew and loved her.

Left to treasure her memory are her daughter, Jennifer Jones Bragg (Brad) of Sod, WV, her grandsons whom she loved beyond all measure, Nicholas Bragg of Prichard, WV and Bradley Bragg, II of Greenville, SC, two great-granddaughters Charlee & Eleanor, one brother Stanley Rupe (Suzette) of Greenville, SC, brother and sister-in-law Bruce Jones and Anne Rupe, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank special friends Barbara Barnes and Donna Hively for their care and support during the last chapter of Kathi’s life, and their friendship with her through all the good times.

Per Kathi’s wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Grandview Memorial Park on Memorial Day Weekend as Kathi despised winter weather, date and time pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Kathi’s honor.

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