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Katherine Alford
1931 - 2025
BORN
1931
DIED
2025
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Katherine Alford Obituary
Katherine worked at the MSU Physical Plant Accounting and retired from there in 1996. She was an avid walker and was able to enjoy 29 years of retirement with traveling, reading and working crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Baughman, her son, Douglas Baughman, her sisters, Eugenia Rushing, Lora Rushing, Berline Fox, and brothers, Otis Bell, Homer Edwards, John W. Edwards, and Joe Edwards.
Katherine is survived by her husband, Gaylon Alford; daughters, Gloria Miley, and Debra Roberson (Bill); and sister, Patricia McHann. She was known as Nana to six grandchildren, and Nannie to eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be at Welch Funeral Home on Monday, October 20, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 pm.
You can leave the family a condolence at: www.welchfuneralhomes.com.
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Jeannie Nichols Altese / Diamondhead, MS
October 17, 2025
Katherine was my favorite Aunt. She led such a life of service to our Lord and Savior and I know when she left this world she was met with the open arms of God and He said, "Well done thy good and faithful servant." I will miss her greatly.
Jackie and Nina Wofford
October 17, 2025
We will continue to remember you in our prayers.
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