Kattie Williams Obituary

Kattie Williams Battle Creek Kattie Williams, 71, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011. She was born May 9, 1939 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John Scott and Allie Mae (Fowler) Williams. Kattie grew up in Benton Harbor and was a 1958 graduate of Benton Harbor High School. During high school she began her career working as a co-op student for Michigan Bell Telephone. Kattie worked in numerous cities in Michigan, including Battle Creek, Ypsilanti, and Traverse City, prior to her retirement from AT&T in 1989. Surviving are seven siblings, Doris (Jimmie) Howard of Benton Harbor, Carolyn (Ronnie Davis) Mitchell of Detroit, Ronald Williams of Benton Harbor, Anthony (Shirley) Richardson of Benton Harbor, Renee (Anthony) Davis of Grand Rapids, Curtis Williams of Detroit, Jacqueline Williams of Benton Harbor; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families; and by her two best friends, Norma Reed and her dog, Peppe. Kattie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Allie; stepmother, Mary Williams; stepfather, Orville Richardson; two brothers, John Williams, Jr. and Lester Williams and by a sister, Betty Marshall. Kattie was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church, and was involved as a volunteer in just about everything. She ushered at Mass, helped with mailings, senior ministries, worked in the Thrift Shop and was a member of the CCW. Kattie also volunteered at the Humane Society, Binder Park Zoo and the Salvation Army. She enjoyed attending the local baseball games, cooking soul food on New Year's Day and taking pictures. At the request of the family, friends may call after 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 5:30-7:30 p.m. and where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Charles H. Fischer at St. Philip Catholic Church 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011. A luncheon will follow at St. Joseph Parish Center on 24th Street. Interment will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the In The Spirit of the Community Capital Campaign through the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on May 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kattie Williams

9 Entries

Georgia Moss

May 5, 2011

To the Williams Family:

May the Lord Jesus Christ give you comfort during this difficult time.
I had the pleasure to become acquainted with Katie in the 70"s. Katie was a beautiful woman who treated me with love and respect.
May the fond memories of Katie bring smiles to your faces each day.

2 Corinthians 5:8 , "We are confident, I say, willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord."
Georgia Ann Moss - Muskegon, Michigan

May 2, 2011

Norma,
I am so sorry to hear of Kattie's passing. What a wonderful person and her smile always made you feel happy no matter what.
Lou Bentz
Winter Haven Fl

Cindy Hammond

May 2, 2011

Dear Williams Family: I knew Kattie through Franklin School Grand Friends. She was a wonderful and special lady, always that happy cheerful smile. Her kindness to me was greatly appreciated, and I share in your sadness on her passing. She will be missed and I know that Heaven has received a very SPECIAL ANGEL.

Nancy Hibiske Reed

May 2, 2011

Dear Norma and Kattie's family,
I am so sorry to hear of Kattie's passing. Her picture is exactly how I will remember her. She was always smiling and was such a giving, friendly person who loved to laugh. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Stacy Caballero

May 2, 2011

What a beautiful lady! JONAH was better because of Katie! Prayers of comfort to family and special friend, Norma.

May 1, 2011

We will always remember the many fun times we had at the ballpark with Katie.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Norma.
David and Pam Herrington

Eileen Stewart

May 1, 2011

Kattie's picture is wonderful. We will remember her smile and cheerfulness even when she was so sick of late. Just a wonderful, giving person, whose rays of sunshine were a blessing to us all. I thank God that she passed through my life for a season.

Sandra Keagle

May 1, 2011

Kattie was an amazing person and that showed in everything she did whether it being her wonderful cooking or her volunteer work! She certainly accomplished what GOD had intended for her. Prayers for her family, Norma and of course her dog Peppe.

Rita DeVore

May 1, 2011

Dear Norman and the family of Kattie,
Please accept my condolences for the passing of Kattie. I was shocked to see she had passed, she was way too young. She was always one of my favorite customers when I was operating Shrank's and she will truly be missed by all. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you all. Take care Norma.
Rita DeVore
Costa Rica

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