Katie Sue Abney, 75, of Ocean Springs died Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Ocean Springs.
Mrs. Abney was born on December 2, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Pritchett and Daphne Mae Bobo.
She was a book keeper.
She will be remembered as a strong independent woman who was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cousin who had an affinity for shopping. She never met a stranger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, and her brother.
Survivors include her daughters, Katrina Johnson (Mike) and Rhonda Canerday ; son, Ralph Abney, III and his wife Melazel Abney; brother, Tim Bobo; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, T.J., Austin, Tyler, J.J. (Tyler), Cody (Breanne), and Hannah; great grandchildren, Katherine and Hudson, and her cousin Judy Coffman.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ocean Springs Hospital especially to the nursing staff on 2 east for their exceptional love and care they gave Mrs. Abney.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Southern Mississippi Funeral Services is serving the Abney family. www.smfs.us (228) 872-3637
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