Catherine Elizabeth McDaniel Christie, 83, of Edgefield, wife of Robert M. Christie, Sr., died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Saluda Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Edgefield County to the late W. O. 'Sonny' and Mamie Willis McDaniel.

A 1958 graduate of Edgefield High School, Catherine attended cosmetology school in Greenwood. Following graduation, she was employed with Rose Prince for several years. Her lifelong dream was to own her own beauty salon. Catherine fulfilled that dream by opening Catherine's Beauty Shop where she gained many treasured friendships. As a devoted Clemson Tiger fan, Catherine faithfully cheered on her team by attending football games with her family and friends for over 30 years. She enjoyed being outdoors working in her yard, planting flowers,and tanning by the pool. Family was very important to her, especially her grandchildren who were the lights of her life.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bobby, of the home; son, Robbie Christie (Beth); daughter, Gwen C. Perry (Coby); two sisters, Mary Jean Jackson and Patricia Griffis; four grandchildren, Christie Talbert, Adam Talbert, Margaret Anne Christie Green (Zach), and Elisabeth Christie.

Funeral Services will be 1:00pm on Friday, December 22, 2022, at Berea Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Bodie and Rev. Bruce Cooley officiating. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Catherine, may be sent to Berea Baptist Church, c/o Brenda Nicholson, 22 Pleasant Lane, Edgefield, SC 29824.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home.

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