Obituary: Annie Kate Austin of Bradley, South Carolina

Annie Kate Austin, a 71-year-old resident of Bradley, South Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, October 26, 2026. According to records from Robinson & Son Mortuary, Inc., Ms. Austin lived at 308 Piedmont Avenue and was a member of the Southside Church of Christ in Greenwood.

For the Austin family and the Southside Church of Christ, this is a moment of reflection on a life that spanned 71 years.

A Legacy Rooted in the Carolinas

Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, Annie Kate Austin was the daughter of the late Robert Austin and the late Willie Mae Jones Austin.

Ms. Austin leaves behind a sprawling family network. She is survived by two children, Kenneth Austin (and wife Alice) and Sharee Austin, both of whom reside in Greenwood. Her influence extended to her grandchildren, Keyon Austin of Greenwood and Sharde Wiggleton of McCormick, as well as her great-grandchild, Josiah Harling of McCormick.

Community Farewells and Final Rites

The community will gather to honor Ms. Austin’s life through a series of services scheduled for the end of October. For those wishing to pay their respects, a viewing will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Robinson & Son Mortuary, Inc.

The formal funeral service is set for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. The service will take place at the Southside Church of Christ, with Claude Byrd officiating.

The family is currently receiving support at 427 Plowden Avenue in Greenwood, South Carolina. In an era where digital connection often bridges the gap for distant relatives—such as those in Arizona and Virginia—online condolences are being accepted via [email protected].

Funeral arrangements and services have been entrusted to the professional care of Robinson and Son Mortuary, Inc.

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