Katherine Anne Coiner Roberson

October 22, 1935 - August 5, 2020

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Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 232-6733 |

Katherine Anne Coiner Roberson, 84, of The Woodlands, Greenville, SC has left this world to join her Lord and much beloved husband, James (Jim) Earle Roberson, Sr. on Aug. 5, 2020.

Kathy was born in Knoxville, TN to Norval Letcher and Annette Robinson Coiner on Oct. 22, 1935 and was the beloved sister of Richard Steptoe Coiner.

Kathy was raised in LaFollette, TN and later Avondale, GA. She graduated from the University of Georgia summa cum laude and was president of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. She met Jim in Atlanta and they married Aug. 23, 1958.

Their 60-year marriage resulted in four much loved children: Janet Sumner (Steve); Jayroe Wurst (Brian); Julie Wolfe; and James Roberson, Jr. (Catherine). Six grandchildren: Michael Wurst, Caroline Wolfe, Samantha Wolfe, Jake Wolfe, William Roberson, Anna Roberson. As well as son-in-law, Jason Wolfe and step-grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt) Fager and Will Sumner. A step-great-granddaughter, Molly Fager. Her brother, Richard Coiner; and his daughters, Amy Donaldson (Scott) and Beth Coiner (Jonathan).

Kathy was the consummate wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She and Jim settled in Greenville in 1965 (when Jim joined JE Sirrine). They joined John Knox Presbyterian Church and quickly became involved in the community.

She served as PTA president/volunteer for Lake Forest Elementary and League Middle Schools; community volunteer for McForest and McCarter swim teams; Meals on Wheels; and John Knox Presbyterian Church, where she served as Elder, President of the Women of the Church, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and Stephen’s Ministry. In 2010, Kathy received an Honorary Life Membership in the Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Church USA. She was a member of the Ex Libris Book Club, numerous tennis teams, and the Botany Woods Women’s Club.

Jim and Kathy shared a love of traveling, lifelong learning (especially OLLI classes) and the performing arts. They were members of the Poinsett Club, Greenville Country Club and Harlequin Dance Club.

Jim and Kathy later lived in Portland, OR; Columbia, SC; and Boston, MA. They returned to Greenville in 1995.

The family is so grateful to all of their incredible friends and John Knox. We will miss her strength, wisdom, and love.

In honoring Katherine's wishes, private services will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the organizations listed below. Friends are encouraged to leave condolence messages for the family on the “Tribute Wall” tab above.

Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 232-6733 | Map

Katherine Anne Coiner Roberson, 84, of The Woodlands, Greenville, SC has left this world to join her Lord and much beloved husband, James (Jim) Earle Roberson, Sr. on Aug. 5, 2020. Kathy was born in Knoxville, TN to Norval Letcher and Annette Robinson Coiner on Oct. 22, 1935 and was the beloved sister of RichardContinue Reading

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Hi, Evelyn. So very, very, very nice of you to write. Yes, she was lovely, and we are so glad that you saw her beauty. I know she appreciated your helping her in so many ways, especially when she was taking care of my dad. So sweet of you to write. We will miss her.

Jayroe Wurst

This is Evelyn, I was Mrs Kathy housekeeper I have to say I am so sorry for your loss, she was sweet, one of the nicest person, a very strong woman’s day a very carrying person,I will never forget her, she will be missed.

Thank you Tommy and Donna. We are grateful to you and the whole John Knox family for your love and support of our family now and over the past 50+ years since Mom and Dad joined.

Thank you so much for that. In these days of COVID, it is lovely to read your musings on my mom. Shared a table with her at Sunday School! Lovely; and praise the community that is John Knox.

Stephens Ministry: she was a believer in Stephens. I recall when it came time to get a home caregiver for Dad, she had the thought, "I wonder if we could find someone like a Stephens Minister?" She knew they were caring and trustworthy souls. Thanks for your comment; it's nice to hear these stories.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Thank you Mary Lou. She was an amazing woman!

Janet, loving prayers to you and Steve. Your mom was such an inspiration to me at John Knox - her gentle incouragement helped me become an active participant. I saw that same can-do attitude at Greenville
Women Giving as you took the reins to make that organization so much more powerful. Keep going, your mom's inspriation is still guiding us who were so previledged to know her. Warm Hugs, Mary Lou

James and family, Jim and Kathy were among the first to greet us when we joined John Knox. They were always so friendly and encouraging. Kathy and I served together as Stephen ministers where I witnessed her quiet strength and dignity. Please accept our deepest condolences and sweet memories. Donna and Tommy Dowling

To the family of Katherine Roberson:
Heaven become more beautiful when Katherine entered. She was loved by everyone that new her. We enjoyed sharing a table with her in Sunday School. She always had that beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed. God bless her family.

George and Jan Reiter

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.