9020 Hwy 17 Bypass | Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Kathleen Maria Vereen Dayton went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12th, 2023 at her home in Murrells Inlet, S.C. She is survived by her Daughter, Maria C Metts, of Greenville, S.C., her beloved Grandchildren, Scarlett Metts of Washington D.C., Eliza Metts and Ethan Metts of Greenville, S.C., her Sister, Lori Porter, and Brother-In-Law, Michael Porter, of Charleston, S.C., her Niece, Alyssa Porter, and her Niece’s Husband, Marc Fennessy, of Boiling Springs, S.C. She is predeceased by her Mother and Best Friend, Maria R. Vereen, and her Father, John E. Vereen.
Kathleen was born on August 12th, 1956 in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from First Baptist Church School and later graduated from the College of Charleston. Kathleen began her professional career at WCBD TV station in Mount Pleasant working as an Assistant to the News Director. Kathleen was a brilliant writer who wrote for many local publications and magazines including an ongoing column in The Omnibus Newspaper. She won the The State South Carolina Short Story Contest in 1989. She would go on to be a News Reporter for The Sun News in Myrtle Beach for many years, winning several press association awards. Following her career in Myrtle Beach, she continued as a Business Reporter for the Charleston Business Journal when she moved back to Charleston to be closer to her young Grandchildren. Kathleen was married for a time and lived in Southern California. Although she enjoyed exploring the West Coast, the Lowcountry was always her home.
Kathleen had a great appreciation for the Arts and volunteered for two decades as an Usher for the Spoleto Festival. She enjoyed playing her grand piano, attending classical music concerts, creative writing and poetry. Kathleen had a great love for animals, particularly rescue cats that were easily overlooked or discarded. She was a Friend to many and a cherished Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Grandmother. Kathleen and her Mother enjoyed dining out regularly at favorite restaurants, reminiscing about days gone by. Some of Kathleen’s favorite memories were her travels with her family to Portugal, Norway, and France. Roadtrips to the Florida Coast with her Daughter and travels to Disney with her Grandchildren were highlights for her. Kathleen was a person of Christian faith and had heavenly hope found only in Jesus Christ. She attended St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Charleston for many years. Kathleen was a gentle person who treasured simple beauties like a glorious Summer sunset or the changing Fall leaves. Her love was felt by many and she will be deeply missed. A private ceremony will be held in the near future. A donation to Pet Helpers or Charleston Animal Society may be made in memory of Kathleen.
That is what the Scriptures mean when they say “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
