Kathryn Dell Melton Tabor passed away Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at the Residence of Alive Hospice in Nashville. Kathryn is survived by her Daughters; Suzanne Elmore Robbins (Scott) of Smyrna, and Toscha Monique McClain of Nolensville, Son; Brian Lamar Elmore of Louisianna, Grandchildren; Sanchez McClain, Shelby Robbins, Sara Robbins, Trece McClain, and Marcus McClain; Brothers; Stephen Melton of Woodbury, and Terry Melton of Nashville, and Son-in-Law Derrick McClain.

She is preceded in death by her Parents; Mildred and Dell Melton.

Kathryn Dell Melton Tabor was hired by L&N Railroad in the mid-seventies as the very first woman Brake person /Conductor in their history. She worked directly on the freight-trains with an all-male crew traveling from Nashville, TN to Chattanooga, TN and back again. She was responsible for ensuring the 40-pound switches were thrown to switch tracks and signaling to the crew for their safety. Kay worked all hours of the day and night during cold and hot weather. She walked and ran alongside the freight trains for miles and miles during each shift, rain, snow, or sunshine. Kay retired from CSX Transportation after 20 plus years of service. Her determination to provide for her 3 small children is what fueled her success in pioneering such new territory for women.

Kathryn is laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.