Katherine Butler McCloud, affectionately known as "Kat", "Ms. Kat", and "Mother McCloud", made her transition from this part of her journey on July 27, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center following a period of illness. She was 84 years old.

Katherine was born on February 12, 1939 in Forsyth County. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jessie Butler; her husband, Amzire McCloud; her beloved son, Gregory McCloud; and her brother, William (Sonny) Butler.

Katherine attended public schools in Winston-Salem and proudly graduated from Atkins High School in 1957. She also attended McLean Stenography College. She was known professionally as an employee of K&W Cafeteria and RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company from which she retired after more than thirty years of service.

Mother McCloud's spiritual journey began at Kimberley Park Holiness Church where she surrendered her life to Christ at an early age. She was active as a child in the Children's Choir, Bible Study and Sunday School as well as other church activities. She faithfully served her Lord in several churches including the Miracle Christian and the Revealed Church of Christ. In 1993 she became a member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church where she was consecrated as a Deaconess, served as a Class Leader and as President of the Stewardess Board. In 1998 she became a charter member of Word of Truth International Life Center which was founded by her daughter, Bishop Pamela Phillips. There she served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher for the children and Intercessory Prayer Leader. Mother McCloud also organized and led the annual prayer conference for the church. The heart of her ministry was ministering to the children and teaching them the Word of God. She was always seen around the church serving with a willing spirit, loving heart, and an infectious smile.

Katherine leaves to cherish her precious memory and continue her legacy three cherished daughters, Bishop Pamela (Pastor Ron) Phillips of Kernersville, NC, Rev. Beverly Orr of Kernersville, NC, Pastor Teresa (Pastor Calvin) Suggs of Wilson, NC; three sisters, Delores Lassiter of Clemmons, NC, Patricia Higgins of Winston-Salem, NC, Claudette (Robert) Jarrett of Lexington, NC; one brother, Jesse Butler of Rural Hall, NC; one sister-in-law, Brenda Butler of Clemmons, NC; six grandchildren, Tony McCloud, Tamika McCloud, Thomas Orr, Jr., Rayvon Hawkins, Jr., Antonio Livingston, and Travis Livingston; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 12:00 PM, Friday, August 4, 2023 at St. Peter's Outreach Center, 3683 Old Lexington Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107. The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM. Entombment in Parklawn Memorial Park.