Katharine Palmer Fussell, 89, of Germantown, TN passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Fussell was preceded in death by her husband, John Wilkes Fussell; daughter, Jo Ann Seaton; and is survived by her daughter; Laura Slavney (Gary) of Memphis; son-in-law, Bert Seaton of Germantown; grandchildren, Benjamin Seaton, Joshua Seaton, Katharine Elizabeth Seaton, Jessica Seaton, Abigail Seaton and William Slavney. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett, TN. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to St. Peter’s Manor, 108 N. Auburndale Street, Memphis, TN 38104.