Katrina Pigg Sturgis

Katrina Pigg Sturgis, born April 21, 1928, passed away on November 4, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Neil Sturgis; one daughter, Kathy Sturgis Ward(Ronnie) of Winchester VA; one son, Charles Neil Sturgis, Jr (DyAnn) of Indian Land, SC; one brother, Billy Pigg (Bobbie) of Pageland SC. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Jason Sturgis (Ashley) of Stallings NC, Lindsey Nance (Michael) of Unionville NC, Megan Coan (Matt) of Monroe NC, Beth Forsyth (Mac) of Alexandria VA, Allan Bryarly (Staci) of Phoenixville, PA. She is also survived by her seven precious great-grandchildren, Chloe Nance, Carter Nance, Carly Coan, Patrick Forsyth, Nathan Forsyth, Mikey Forsyth and Violet Bryarly. Mrs. Sturgis is also survived by her caregivers, her three angels, Karen Rushing, Daphney Blout and Mable Glenn. These three ladies made her life better every day and took wonderful care of her. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, especially Mike Secrest and Farris Pigg who thought of her as a second mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents B.C. Pigg and Vennie Pigg; one sister, Fanell Rivers; and one brother, Rance Pigg.

Mrs. Sturgis was a lifelong Christian and active member of Central United Methodist Church of Monroe until illness made it difficult to attend services. Professionally Mrs. Sturgis was a registered nurse for 44 years at Union Memorial Hospital (later named CMC Union) and was Operating Room Supervisor for 35 of those years.

Mrs. Sturgis was active in her community for many years, helping the elderly at The Ellen Fitzgerald home and was giving of her nursing skills wherever and whenever needed. In 1994 she was awarded Citizen of the Year for her “outstanding achievement and unselfish service in the betterment of our community”.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mrs. Sturgis was a friend to all who knew her. Admired by many and loved by all. Katrina, Mama, Mimmie, Aunt Tiny, Sis will be forever missed.

The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Sunday, November 6, 2016 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sturgis will be held 11:00am Monday, November 7, 2016 at Central United Methodist Church of Monroe. Interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist or to Hospice of Union County. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Sturgis.