Kathryn K. Matthew

Mrs. William McGowan Matthew died October 28, 2014. Born Vivienne Kathryn Kahrs in Charleston on May 15, 1929, Mrs. Matthew was the daughter of Ida Vivienne Larisey Kahrs and Albert Joseph Kahrs. Mrs. Matthew was a graduate of Ashley Hall and the College of Charleston. Mrs. Matthew is survived by her husband, her daughter Kathryn ("Kit") Matthew, and her son-in-law George Stevens. She was predeceased by two sisters: Florence Elizabeth Kahrs Risher of Atlanta and Anne Kahrs Johnson of Charleston. Per her wishes, a private funeral service will be held in the West Churchyard of St. Philip's Church. Memorial contributions may be made to either "The Kahrs-Matthew Fund of Coastal Community Foundation" which supports historic preservation and environmental programs in the Charleston region (c/o Coastal Community Foundation, 635 Rutledge Avenue, Suite 201, Charleston, SC 29403), or "The Building Fund" c/o St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401.