Kateria Reddick

Mrs. Kateria D. Reddick entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Medstar Washington Hospital Center after an illness. Kateria was born in Florence County on May 26, 1962, to the late Fred Nowlin, Jr and the late Eloise McCullough. After the death of her mother, her care was entrusted to her grandparents, the late Carlyle and Dorothy McAllister. Kateria was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Brooks Pigatt. Kateria was educated in the public schools of Timmonsville, SC. After graduating high school, Kateria furthered her education at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education in 1984. She immediately began her career as an Educator in Sparta, Georgia. After working in Georgia for one year Kateria began commuting back to South Carolina State University to pursue her master's degree in education. She graduated with a Master of Education in 1987. Kateria had a 38-year-long career as an Educator before retiring in 2022. Teaching was not just a job for her, it was her passion. She left an indelible mark on many students in several parts of the world. Kateria was recently asked to tell something about herself. She answered with, “If I could do it all again, I would serve the same God, marry the same man, and choose the same profession.” Kateria confessed Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of New Zion # 1 Missionary Baptist Church. Kateria was a member of the choir and usher board but worked in many other capacities of the church. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter # 93 of Timmonsville, SC. Kateria met and after a brief courtship, married the love of her life LTC (Ret) Willie J. Reddick on September 2, 1989. One child was born to this union, her heartstring, Mr. Willie J. “Jay” (Mischala) Reddick, II Troy, New York. She also leaves two grandchildren, little Miss. Yahra (Ya-Ya) and little Ms. Ember Faye Reddick, to cherish her precious memories. Also left to cherish her memories are a sister that she absolutely adored, Patrica (Darrold) Harper, Chester, VA and a brother she loved and cared for as if he was hers, Rodrick McCullough, Fort Lauderdale FL. A Stepmother Minnie Nowlin, that she affectionately calls “Muh-Dear”. Uncles/Aunt she was raised with: Marion McAllister, Society Hill, SC, Carl (Brenda) McAllister, Sumter, SC, Martin (Francis) McAllister, Oxon Hill, MD, Neal (Norma) McAllister, Columbia, SC, Reginald McAllister, Washington, DC, Morris McAlllister, Kenneth (Nancy) McAllister and Audrey Jones all of Timmonsville, SC. Sisters/Brothers-in-law: Dorothy Wilson, Bishopville, SC, Rosalyn Perry, Cassatt, SC, Shirley Bracey, Pineville, NC, Joe Ann Reddick, Columbia, SC, Samuel Bracey, Columbia, SC, Lester (Lynn) Reddick, Elgin, SC, and Nathaniel Taylor, Bethune, SC. Special cousins; Christopher (Sandra) McCullough, Augusta, GA, Craig McCullough, Brooklyn, NY, Vickie Pettigrew and Johnnie Pettigrew, Greensboro, NC. Other siblings she met later in life; Darius (Author) Solomon Carr, Upper Marlboro Lynette (Xavier) Neals, Charlotte, NC, Eric (Alisha) Carr, Charlotte, NC, Vincent (Lillie) McKever, Lisa (Vincent) Taylor, Beverly Wilson, and Frederick Wilson all of Florence, SC. She also leaves to cherish her memories, three God children, Nyjah Reddick, Paris Rouse, and Zonzaree Hobbs, and her best friend of 50 Years, Beverly Bradham. Kateria also leaves behind Aunts: Everlena Burton, Barbara Pendergrass, Ernestine (George) Smith, and Osenia Edgecombe, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.