Katie moved to Albion MI at the age of 7 and in 1965 graduated from Albion High School. Following graduation, “Katie B” (affectionately known as), moved to Lansing, MI and continued her education. Katie received her Associates of Applied Science degree from Lansing Community College in 1984, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spring Arbor University in 1994. Katie was also a dedicated employee of General Motors for over 37 years. Throughout her employment with GM, she held several positions including 30+ years as a supervisor. After retirement, her love for children led her to become a substitute teacher for the Belleville, Albion, and Marshall public school systems.
Katie was a faithful and dedicated member of Grace Temple Church of God in Christ in Albion, MI. Not only was she a servant, leader, and Missionary, she also served on The Mothers Board, Nursing Guild, was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the choir, a Tutor for the youth summer program, and shared in the preparation and distribution of Communion on First Sundays. Prior to moving back to Albion in 2011 to take care of her mother, Katie was a member of Perfecting Church in Detroit, MI for 8 years, and the Lansing Church of God in Christ in Lansing, MI for more than 20 years. While at Lansing church of God in Christ she served on the Nurses Guild, as a Missionary, Sunday School Teacher and as a Choir member.
Katie leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving mother, Lulamae Russel, Children: Denise Moss (Jackson, Michigan), Sherrie (John) Jiles (Hershey, Pennsylvania), Marcus (Dionnedra) Reid (East Lansing, Michigan), and Keisha Reid (Belleville, Michigan). Siblings: Tommy Lister, Sandra Lister, Bridget Tillman, Vicky Tillman, and Dantley Tillman. 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; Special cousins, Emma Mitchell, and Dorothy Duncan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Service will be Monday, September 20, 2021 at 12:00pm at the Freeway Church,
28900 B Drive North, Albion, Michigan 49224 with family hour starting at 11:00am prior
to the service with Pastor Stephen C. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Albion
Memory Gardens.
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