Mrs. Kathy Ann Appelt Finkelstein, 57, of Charlotte, NC died Monday October 27, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family. Born April 26, 1957 in Staten Island, NY she was a daughter of Emma Teresa Galuppi Appelt of Clearwater, FL and the late James Donald Appelt. Kathy was a self employed accountant, homemaker and loved spending time with her family. Funeral Services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2014 in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home with Celebrant Terri Hintz officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In addition to her mother, Emma Appelt, she leaves to cherish her memory her husband Sy Finkelstein; daughter, Lauren Finkelstein; son, Justin Finkelstein all of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Diane Cenci of Staten Island, NY, Janet Barile of Mooresville, NC; brother, Jim Appelt of Clearwater, FL and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave, Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28207 or St. Judes Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis TN 38105 Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com