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Katherine McNally Obituary

MCNALLY, KATHERINE "KATIE" ODILE Katherine (Katie) Odile McNally, age 22, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2013. Katie was born at Kennestone Hospital on May 22, 1991. She is a graduate of Sprayberry High School and a lifelong member of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Katie was a recipient of a Canine Assistant service dog named Jazzy who was at her side for 13 years. Before losing her battle with her Mitochondrial Disease, Katie loved her horseback riding, camping, fishing and any activity with family and friends. She is survived by her father Harold (Harry) McNally and her younger sister and friend Erin Colleen McNally, both of Kennesaw. Katie was predeceased by her Mother, Lisa McNally, May 20, 2008. Her beloved Grand Mother, Odile (McDonald) McNally, Grand Father, Gerald McNally, Aunt, Rita Nelson and Uncle, Bob Zielinski, all from Kawkawlin and Bay City, MI. Also surviving Katie are her Aunt, Jeannette Zielinski, Uncle, Jim Nelson, Uncle, John and Aunt Diane McNally, Uncle, Chip and Aunt, Lillian Tacey, Uncle, Gerard and Aunt, Joyce McNally, along with dozens of Cousins, Great Aunts and Great Uncles all from Bay City, Essexville, Auburn and Kawkawlin, MI area. Katie is also survived by her Grand Parents, Paul and Florence Nelson, Aunt, Lori Bradstreet, Aunt, Linda and Uncle Bob Apsey and her cousins all of Palm Bay, FL. Included in those who Katie leaves behind are her special friends and caregivers, Kimmy Curtis, Kimberly Davis, and Savannah Nemeth. The special education teachers, para pros and drivers who loved her as much as she them. Friends may call at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, Thursday, July 11 from 3 until 9 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 PM Friday July 12 at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church with Father John Matejek officiating. Katie's family would like to extend a special thanks to both the entire staff at Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain Hospice for the loving care they gave her for the past three weeks. Along with Erin's classmates/ families from Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School for their unfailing support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canine Assistants, 3160 Francis Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004.

Published by Bay City Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 14, 2013.
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Sending our thoughts to the entire Mcnally family we are thinking about you all during this very sad time. Brian, Brandi and Mackenzee Kunz

Brandi Kunz

July 13, 2013

Dear Harold and Erin, I was blessed to know Katie when she was in school with Christina Campbell.Katie even spent the night at our house. You carried her up two flights of steps. The girls had a blast with her. They also were on the same soccer team. Christina is in Michigan, but she wanted to send her condolences. I went to visit her at the Hospice and talked to her for over an hour and Katie seemed at peace. She is up there dancing with her mom. I am sure mom was glad to greet her. God Bless you guys

Campbell Deborah

July 12, 2013

Harold & Erin,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Katie's passing. You and the whole McNally family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin, Bernadette

July 12, 2013

Mr. McNally and Erin,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Katie dance in the light of The Lord. The parishioners of St. Catherine's will miss her dearly.

Stephanie Schwan

July 12, 2013

May you and Erin find the Lord's peace and comfort during this very difficult time.

Tori Bujeker

July 12, 2013

Dear Mr. McNally, my prayers are with you and Erin during this difficult time. Katie was a true blessing to everyone she encountered and because we loved her so much her light will shine in all of us blessed to experience her bravery, heart piercing smile and sweetness.

Stephanie Holcombe

July 11, 2013

Dear McNally Family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Eventhough I was Katie nurse for a short time, she was so adorable and dear to my heart. She's in a better placem but she will be miss dearly.

July 11, 2013

Dear Harry & Erin, although we didn't know Katie very well we did know she was very well cared for and loved by the both of you. We pray that she rests in peace and joyfully reunites with her loving Mother.

Tom & Louise Marra

July 11, 2013

There are tears in my eyes because I miss you but joy in my heart because you are dancing with Jesus. God bless the McNally family. Love you all.

Linda Hitt

July 11, 2013

Dear Harry and Erin,
We know that our dearest Katie is in the Kingdom of Heaven with her beautiful mother, Lisa. We have many wonderful memories of Katie as she was growing up. She is and always was an angel. Katie touched our lives, and the lives of many others with her beauty, strength, and courageousness. Blessings to Harry for always being there for her. Our prayers go out to you and all of your family.

Jamie and Polly Miller

Polly @ Jamie Miller

July 11, 2013

Dear Katie's family, she was such an angel to watch dance and she loved it with her whole heart. I know that Katie touched Dawn's life as well as many more. My prayers go to the family.

Heather Knowles

July 10, 2013

Dear Erin and Harry,
So very sorry for your loss. We have such sweet memories of Katie at dance and will always remember her beautiful face at the dance recitals.
Sincerely,
The Hinkle Family (Bob, Sandy and Kathleen)

July 10, 2013

Dear Erin and Harry,
Praying for you. Katie is with her Mom also Joe Maiuri and Penny Conti
She is a precious gift from God and a beautiful lady.
BARBARA MAIURI

Barbara Maiuri

July 10, 2013

I was blessed to have the opportunity to teach and know Kate. She was a precious gift from God. Thoughts and prayers for Harry, Erin and family

July 9, 2013

Dear Erin and Harry, please know that our family is thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. May your beautiful memories of Katie give you comfort and ease your pain.

The Drabek Family

July 9, 2013

The Grady Family is praying for you, Harry and Erin, and all that new and loved Katie. May God's peace and love comfort you during this sad time. We also pray for dear Katie as she returns home to be with our Lord.

Jennifer Grady

July 9, 2013

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