Katharine (“Kappy”) Nicholson Medlock of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Oct. 8. Kappy was the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Augustus Washington Knox of Raleigh, NC, and the daughter of Paul and Katharine Nicholson of Port Washington. She was born on April 11, 1928.
Kappy received her degree from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, in 1948. She worked for American Airlines and McCann Erickson Advertising agency in New York City.
In 1955, Kappy married Donald L. Medlock. They lived briefly in New York City, then moved to Port Washington where they raised their family. In 1995, they moved to Wilmington, NC, to enjoy their retirement.
Kappy enjoyed gardening, where her good taste and hard work were visible in the lovely landscaping of their home. She loved playing tennis and paddle tennis at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club. Trout fishing in the Catskills, playing bridge and doing crossword puzzles were among her favorite activities. She was an accomplished needle pointer. She was a superb and thoughtful hostess, as all who attended any of her parties would attest. After moving to Wilmington, Kappy took up golf and played with the 9-holers group.
Kappy was a devoted wife and mother with her family first and foremost in her mind. Her husband, Donald, predeceased her in 2012. She is survived by her children, Katharine M. Tuteur (Dan) of Evergreen, CO, Margaret M. Fitzgerald (Tom), of Riverside, CA, William N. Medlock (Kathy) of Chapel Hill, NC, her sister, Elizabeth N. DeLan of Pennsburg, PA, and nine grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Josi Walton for her deep compassion and care of their mother, as well as the staff from Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at St. Andrews On-the-Sound, 101 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403.
Kappy will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
St. Andrews On-the-Sound at the address above, or the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, 1440 Physician’s Dr., Wilmington, NC, 28401.
Condolences may be sent to the Medlock residence.
