Kathy Elaine Teague Upchurch, 53, of 106 Harrison St., passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Forest Teague Jr. and Altie Mae Benton Teague of Gaffney. She was a member of Gospel Lite Christian Fellowship and a homemaker.

Surviving are a daughter, Tina Upchurch Millen of Gaffney; a son, Steven Eugene Upchurch of Gaffney; two sisters, Reda Teague of Charlotte and Martha Teague of Gaffney; her common-law husband, Jerry Blaine Byars Sr. of the home; and five grandchildren.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Upchurch was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Scott Upchurch, and two brothers, Ronnie Wayne Teague and Gary Lee Teague Sr.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at Draytonville Baptist Church Cemetery, conducted by the Revs. Dean Painter and Gregg Martin.

The family will receive friends Friday, April 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Gordon Mortuary in Blacksburg.

The family is at the home of Tina Millen, 301 Osment St.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary. com.