Mass of Christian Burial for Katherine (Katie) Parise Hayter, 91, of Lufkin, will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Reverend Hank Lanik officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Katie was born April 24, 1927 in Lufkin, Texas, the daughter of the late Myrtle (Perry) and Louis D. Parise, Sr. She passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her residence.
Katie was a faithful parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church for many years. She formerly attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches, where she resided for over 40 years. She was a member of the Ladies of LaSalette for 30 years and the “60 Club” at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank the ladies of the “60 Club” for their kindness to Katie by their frequent calls, visits, and meals. A special “thank you” to her caregiver, Norman Blessing, for her loving care and friendship.
Katie married Sam B. Hayter, Jr. of Nacogdoches on February 14, 1962. He preceded her in death in 1963.
Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Charles Murphy, David Murphy, Margaret Price, Judy Murphy, Carolyn Hathorn, Sally Jo Parise and Alice Parise (widow of nephew, Garland Parise); and several great-nephews and great-nieces.
In addition to her parents, Katie was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Louis Parise, Irene Murphy, Virginia Hathorn, and Lucille Parise; brother, Louis D. Parise, Jr.; and nephew, Garland Louis Parise.
Pallbearers will be David Murphy, Charles Murphy, Jarod Murphy, Jason Murphy, Justin Murphy and Jacob Bosquez.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home
