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201 West Lampkin St.,
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
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Obituary for Kathryn "Kitty" Lee (Smith)

Kathryn "Kitty"  Lee (Smith)
Kathryn “Kitty” Smith Lee, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 21. She was born in Choctaw County, MS, to Norma Wise and Herman M. Smith.

After moving to Starkville in 1953, Kitty worked 35 years for William Ward, Attorney-at-Law. During her career, she was a member of the local, state and national legal secretaries association where she served as officers and committee chairs. She also belonged to the local, state and national Pilot Club, and was a member of the Rebecca Lodge.

Kitty is survived by two daughters, Debbie (George) Clark of Starkville, MS and Peggy (Gary) Carstens of Montgomery, AL; six grandchildren, John R. “Trey” (Rhonda) Lee, lll of McDonough, GA, Kathryn (Stephen) Holden of Gulfport, MS, Lacey (Patrick) Bergin of Madison, MS, Wesley (Stephanie) Clark of Brandon, MS, Shawna Lindsey of Montgomery, AL, Lance Clark of Starkville, MS; thirteen great-grandchildren; Kathryn Lindsey, Jack and Gracie Lee, Lawson, Barrett, and Elizabeth Holden, Reese Clark, Finley, Clark, Laurel and Jude Bergin, Jonah and Ezra Clark.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Norma Wise and Herman M. Smith; husband, John R. Lee (2010); son, John R. “Rick”, Jr (1998); and sister, Elizabeth S. Love (2012).

Kitty had a wonderful and active life. She loved people and was loved by many. She was privileged to serve God in many ways during her life. She gives all the credit to Him for her richness of family and friends. She said, that if you do not have God, you have nothing.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. The funeral service will be in the Welch Funeral Home chapel at 10:30, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with a visitation prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30. Burial will be in the Memorial Garden Park Cemetery. Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 106 E. Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759.

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