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Katie Jo McManus Medders Obituary

Funeral Service for Katie Jo McManus Medders, 86, will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Gray Brown Service Chapel with Evangelist Aaron Dodson and Steve Harbottle officiating. Burial will follow at Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 until 7 at the funeral home. Mrs. Medders passed away Sunday at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Medders; son, Danny W. Medders (Judy); daughter, Pamela Talley (Warren); sisters, Julia Ann Yates and Charleen Shelton; brothers, Mack McManus (Elizabeth) and Wayne McManus (Shirley); grandchildren, Lori Feemster (Eric), Leslie Marshall (Byron), Daniel Perry, Katie Christeson (Clay) and David Perry (Bethany); step-grandchildren, Tara Austin (Jason), Patrick Talley (Cassie) and Graham Talley; great-grandchildren, Saydie Marshall, Madison Feemster, Haley Feemster, Carter Christeson, Hannah Perry, Dexter Perry and Noah Perry; step-great- grandchildren, Mackensie Austin, Montgomery Austin, Miles Austin and Gloria Talley. Mrs. Medders is preceded in death by her infant son, Douglas Wayne Medders; parents, Olin and Lola McManus; brothers, Billy McManus and Wallace McManus. Pallbearers will be Daniel Perry, David Perry, Gerry McManus, Stephen Gross, Joey New and Clay Smith. Mrs. Medders was a native of Randolph County and a resident of Calhoun County. She was a member of Weaver Church of Christ and loved to read her bible. She obtained her degree in Cosmetology and enjoyed working in her yard amongst her flowers. She liked to crochet and make Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for her grandchildren. She loved fishing and camping and going to the river. She loved her animals, especially, Scooter. Flowers will be accepted or donation to your favorite charity. Online Condolences at www.graybrownservice.com

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Published by The Anniston Star on Apr. 14, 2015.

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Alana White

April 15, 2015

Sending you our love and keeping you all in our prayers. May you feel God's comfort during this difficult time. This is a great loss here on Earth, but my heart is joyful knowing she is with her loving Heavenly Father.
Love and Prayers, The White Family

April 14, 2015

Praying that God's love will embrace you during this sad time. Mrs.Medders was my mom's hairdresser for years. She was so sweet to her! Your family and loved ones are in my prayers.
Alice Mintz Hill (Pelham, AL)

Linda Crumpton

April 14, 2015

I never met this sweet lady but I know her through her daughter Pam and grandson, David Perry....I am so sorry for the loss of a very sweet wife, mama, grandmother and great-grandmother...My God keep you surrounded in His arms.

Patricia Phaneuf

April 14, 2015

Asking God to hold you close and comfort you and your family. Praying for peace and comfort in the days to come.

Margie Evers Haynes

April 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

April 14, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer carry you through.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

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