Katie Sankey Obituary
Age 88, of B'ham passed away Monday, December 15th. Funeral service Saturday, December 27th 12:00 Noon from More Than Conquerors Faith Church, 1327 - Dennison Ave. SW, B'ham 35211. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Public viewing Friday 1 - 5 PM with Family Hour 4 - 5 PM. Arrington Funeral Home Directing.
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Denise Walker Tolbert
January 30, 2026
Mrs. Sankey was one of the First Ladies at St. John Baptist Church in Pratt City. I was a very young lady listening to her sing raised chills on my arms. Her voice made you pay attention to this day YouTube videos of her I still get chills. She was a wonderful loving person. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Patricia Talley
December 28, 2025
Blessings to the Sankey family during this time of bereavement. The love of Sister Katie Sankey will always remain with us. A lady certainly the colorvof God's grace and love. Her melodies will be for always.
Juanaettia Parks Pryor
December 27, 2025
I grew up as a child living up the street from Mrs. Sankey and her husband Pastor William J. Sankey. To Charlie and William Jr may God continue to be your strength in time of your bereavement. You guys were loving sons and took care of your mom. I am sending my heartfelt condolences to you all. May your mom rest in peace and her music will continue to live on. Love you all
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December 27, 2025
AJ
December 27, 2025
"I don´t know why Lord, I have to cry sometimes, I don´t know why Lord I stand in need sometimes, but oh it´s going to be a perfect day, trouble get out of my way...I don´t know why, but I´ll find out!" I grew up to this song and when my grandmother passed away this was the main selection at her viewing. Listening to the song as young as I was gave me a connection that met me in life uncertainties & disappointments....bittersweet! Because, I knew I could trust God to make everything alright anyhow. I want to give respect to Mrs. Katie Sankey, may her soul rest & have sweet sleep in His care. Thank you for your music I frequent visit you tube to play your songs & had recently found hashtag on TikTok of your grandkids singing your songs. Prayers of comfort, strength, & encouragement for her entire family. God bless you all.
Linda White Clark
December 26, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to the family
Gloria Harris
December 26, 2025
We were saddened with the passing of Katie. She was my aunt and my friend. She would listen to me read as a little girl. She said she was my first kindergarten teacher. I love to hear her sing. She was influential to my husband as his Pastor´s wife.Always the same. We will miss her but her singing will be heard again and again. Love you Katie.
Pastor Pearlie and Gloria
MRS. DORIS E. TAYLOR FAIRLEY
December 23, 2025
The cassette clicks softly in the player, the hiss of tape giving way to that rich, soul-soothing voice-Mrs. Katie B. Sankey's hymns wrapping around the barracks like a quilt stitched from heaven. Somewhere between Parris Island's grit and the ache of homesick nights, her melodies were my mercy. To have my words carry the weight of a thousand "Amens." To love Mrs. Katie B. SANKEY was to know the very pulse of comfort, the kind that turns lonely corners into altars. And now, to love her family? That's just the gospel doing what it does best-binding hearts across decades, across losses, across Marine Corps bunks and cassette tapes worn thin from prayer. What a testimony: that a voice could be both shelter and compass. What a grace: that her songs still echo in the lives they steadied. Hold tight to that legacy-it's holy ground. And know this, too: somewhere, a young Marine is still humming her tunes, still finding their way home. With all the love a heart can hold, Love, Hugs, and Blessings Doris E. TAYLOR FAIRLEY & Family
Rev.F.D.Scott and LaShari Scott
December 22, 2025
Prayers and Condolences too the Sankey Family, from Rev.F D Scott and LaShari Scott and family.
The Thunderbolt will never be forgotten!!!
Pamela Underwood-Martinez
December 21, 2025
I met you years ago when we worked at Somerby. One morning you sang for us and it was so powerful that there was not a dry eye left in the place. R.I.H. beautiful songbird. I know that God's already added you to his heavenly choir. My sincerest condolences to the family. May God give you all comfort and love during your grief and sorrow.
Best regards,
Pamela Underwood-Martinez
Henrietta Underwood
Bernice Bimbo
December 20, 2025
May God continue to bless the family in these trying times.
LaDora Wilcox
December 20, 2025
My Condolences to the Stanky Family
May the Grace of God keep you in your time of sorrow
LaDora Wilcox & Family
Mobile AL
B Grant O´Neil
December 20, 2025
My sincerest sympathies to the family of this great person and songstress
From:
The Grant Holloway and O´Neil family
Earnest M. & Annie L. Manuel
December 19, 2025
To the Sankey family. I know you all do not know me, but my wife Annie L. Manuel and Mrs. Katie B. Sankey were room mates in Mary Gran Nursing Center when Mrs. Sankey was in Clinton, North Carolina.
We are very sorry to hear of her passing. As you know, our Heavenly Father does not make mistakes. Look to him for your health and strength and he will see you through this trying time.
Gladys Pugh
December 19, 2025
God is still on the throne
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