Mary Kathleen "Katie" Broughton

Mary Kathleen Montgomery Broughton (Katie), 94 ½, of Fort Myers, passed away peacefully with family present on Wednesday the 20 th of August 2025. She was born and raised in Tice, known now as East Fort Myers, FL, daughter of the late Clarence and Effie (Storter) Montgomery. Katie was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wally Broughton; daughter, Bonnie Wilson; and granddaughter, Melissa Morrison. She is survived by son, David Broughton of Lacombe, LA; grandchildren, Julie Noble (Adam) of Lehigh Acres, FL; Joseph Broughton (Nora) of Alva, FL; Laura Nguyen (Jason) of Madisonville, TX; Ryan Broughton (Britt) of Baton Rouge, LA; Caroline Everett (Tim) of Ruston, LA; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Katie was a 1949 graduate of Fort Myers High School. She worked for WMYR radio in the 1960's in advertising before becoming a sales associate for Avco Financial Services, formerly known as Seaboard Finance Company. Later, she became a business co-owner of Wally's Farm and Garden Center on Gladiolus Dr in Fort Myers. Her passions in life included sewing and crafts; she made gowns for the Edison Pageant of Light, clothing for her family, and clothing and crafts for charitable sewing projects. She was our health and wellness guru, sharing knowledge and tips for homeopathic remedies and all natural solutions. Katie had an innate talent for joke and storytelling. She was a member of Church of the Cross, the American Sewing Guild and a past President of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She volunteered for her community at Gulf Coast Hospital, Meals on Wheels and other various organizations. Katie made friends wherever she went and continually connected with new friends, creating life-long friendships. She had a unique way of making each one feel special. She was not just extraordinary, she was legendary!

A memorial service will be held at Church of the Cross on Saturday August 30 th, 2025 located at 13500 Freshman Lane in Fort Myers at 10:30 am, with lunch and friendship to follow at her granddaughter, Julie's home in Lehigh Acres.