Biography
Hello
I, Katie Mae Andrews Peacock, greet you in the name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At this present time, I would like to tell you about my earth existence. I was born on December 26, 1949, in Drew, MS, to the late Eloise Andrews. My mother, Eloise Andrews, two sisters, Margie Franklin and Maggie Deal Johnson preceded me in death. I entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at approximately 11:30 A.M. at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
I joined the New Jerusalem COGIC in Drew, MS, at an early age under the leadership of Elder (now Bishop) T.T. Scott. After moving to Cleveland, I moved my membership to New Morning Star COGIC under the leadership of Elder Walter S. Dixon.
I graduated from Hunter High School in 1967, received my Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education from Mississippi Valley State University, and received my library certification from Blue Mountain College in TN.
I worked 28 years at McEvans Elementary School in Shaw, MS, five years in the Chicago Public School System, and was currently employed with the Sunflower County School District as a librarian.
My accomplishment were numerous- Teacher of the Year, Coordinator for the school-wide Reading Fair, District Reading Fair, and the Parental Involvement Team with the Shaw School District, president of the Educational Committee at New Morning Star COGIC, and president of MAE-NEA for the Shaw School District.
Facts
Born: December 26, 1949
Death: November 3, 2009
Place of Death: Baptist Memorial Hospital East
Occupation: Teacher
Hobbies: Baking and Traveling
Organizations: Zeta Phi Beta, Umoja Civic Club
Survivors
Joe Nailer, Spouse
Darren Peacock, Son
Vanessia Franklin, Daughter
Aretha Franklin, Daughter
Nelson Andrews, Brother
Freddie Andrews, Brother
Bobby Deal Ross, Brother
Jeanette Miller, Sister
4, Grandchildren
2, Great-grandchildren
Preceded in Death By
Eloise Andrews, Mother
Margie Franklin, Sister
Maggie Deal Johnson, Sister
Services
Visitation
Friday
November 6, 2009, 1:00 P.M.
- 6:00 P.M.
at
T.L. Redmon Funeral Home - Cleveland
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Family Hour
Friday
November 6, 2009, 6:00 P.M.
- 7:00 P.M.
at
T.L. Redmon Funeral Home - Cleveland
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Lie In State
Saturday
November 7, 2009, 10:00 A.M.
- 11:00 A.M.
at
New Morning Star Church of God In Christ - Cleveland
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Funeral
Saturday
November 7, 2009, 11:00 A.M.
at
New Morning Star Church of God In Christ - Cleveland
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Interment
Saturday
November 7, 2009
at
Delta Heights
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Donations
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