Katherine Elizabeth Massie

Abbeville---A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Billy Massie will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 04, 2025 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Katherine Elizabeth Massie, 56, who passed away on November 1, 2025. A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, from 8:30 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession departs for the church.

Katherine was born June 20, 1969, to Betty Dore' and Billy Massie, III with a rare genetic disorder called Rett Syndrome. Her 56 years of life were spent dealing with many daily challenges resulting from Retts. Although Katherine was not able to communicate verbally, with bright smiles she spoke to the heart of everyone who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Dore'; her brothers, Father Billy Massie and Chad Massie; sister-in-law, Tricia Massie; niece and nephew, Caitlyn and Christian Massie; aunt, Susan Crusta; cousin, Virginia Bienvenu; and a step-sister, Morgan Massie.

She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Massie III.

Katherine will be taken to her final resting place, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Lafayette, La. at a later date.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Civitan Group Home/LARC in Lafayette, La., who took exceptional and loving care of Katherine for 38 years, especially Henrietta Grant, Home Manager, Donna, Connie, Blessing, Raven, Melissa, Sedonia, and many others through the years, as well as the outstanding staff of Eastridge Nursing Home and Hope Hospice for the excellent care given to Katherine during her last days.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.