Katherine "Kathy" Paget Joye, 54, of Columbia, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Kathy, born in Greer, S.C. on January 4, 1960, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Paget (Nancee). Kathy was the middle of three daughters raised in Greer. She graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science. After college, Kathy made Columbia, S.C. her home and married the love of her life, Steve, in 1984. She dedicated her life to her loving husband and four children. Kathy most enjoyed spending time with her family as well as gardening, cooking, reading, and time at the beach. Her selflessness and giving nature was what created a happy and loving home for everyone. Kathy was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen Russell Joye of Columbia; her parents, Benjamin Lee Paget and Nancee King Paget of Garden City, S.C.; children, Elizabeth Joye Weathers (Gill), Stephen Russell Joye, Jr., Madeline Louise Joye and Katherine Paget Joye, all of Columbia; and sisters, Susan Amick (Brian) of Lexington and Patty Joye (Chris) of Columbia.

A memorial service for Mrs. Joye will be held at 11 o'clock, Saturday, September 6th, at First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion St., Columbia, with Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas and The Rev. L. Craig Wilkes officiating. Visitation with the family will follow in Jackson Hall. A private burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park will take place prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Oliver Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 7697, Columbia, S.C. 29202.