Photo courtesy of Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Inc.
MOBILE, Alabama
Oct 25, 1937 – Sep 16, 2021 (Age 83)
The Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Inc., announces with deepest sympathy the transition of Mrs. Catherine Broadnax.
Catherine Roberta Knight Broadnax was born October 25, 1937 in Wilmer, Alabama. She transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on September 16, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her parents Devody Knight, Sr., and Scottie H. Knight, brother Devody Knight, Jr., sister Mary Wynn, and great grandson Kingston Craig. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 68 years Calvin D. Broadnax, Sr., sons Calvin (Phyllis) D. Broadnax, Jr., Rev. Gregory (Dorothy) Broadnax, daughter Wanda Broadnax Craig, grandchildren Carlton (Dawntae) Moseley, Xavier A. Craig, Whitney (Miguel) Marshall, four great grandchildren, one Godson Kyle Andrews, six sisters Wilhemena McAllister, Delores (William) Andrews, Artence Moffett, Almedia Small, Geraldine Ham, and Bernice Knight, sister in laws Odessa Wesley, Barbara Holloway, Alma Whisenhunt, and Mattie Abston. A host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Family of the late Catherine Knight Broadnax
Express sincere gratitude to friends and family who have shown concerns and provided comforting expressions during this time. Your prayers and support are appreciated.
Thank you,
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Mom you brought so much love to our family and home. I will always remember the walks and talks we shared. Be like the eagle you see one or two together. They zoar high above everything and everybody. Be like the eagle!!!
Gregory Broadnax
March 05, 2025 | Son
My deepest sympathy is extended to my cousins,Calvin,Wanda,Greg,and Calvin. It broke my heart to hear of Catherine's death,I shall always remember her as sweet and loving with a special smile especially to my grandmother (Johnnie). Thouugh the time may seem dark now,I encourage you to look to God who knows and understand your pain and will give you strength. Love you family. Your cousins Brenda and Faye .
Brenda Portis
October 03, 2021 | Family
My Deepest sympathy and Condolences are with the family, Ms. Catherine will Turley be missed, she is one of God's Angels
Pauline Brown
October 01, 2021 | Work
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Broadnax Family
Darryl & Lawarner Benard
September 24, 2021 | Mobile, AL | Family
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot heal.Praying your strength at this time.
Christine Thompson
September 24, 2021 | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Malone Rogers
September 24, 2021 | Friend
My condolencess to The Broadnax Family and may God bless and keep you all,praying for my brothers Greg,Clavin,Mr.Broadnax and sister Wanda.
Mr.Horatio Wilson
September 23, 2021 | Friend
My heartfelt sympathy to the Broadnax and Knight family. I recall when the Broadnax family was our neighbor on Buford Drive.
We have shared a lot and we share in your loss as Mrs. Broadnax shared her love in kindness with us, the Griffins.
Gail Griffin Sims
September 23, 2021 | Tuskegee, AL | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marsha saulter
September 22, 2021
