Katherine Marie Barrett

Born on April 9, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Nellie Thompson. She married E. W. Barrett on June 19, 1959, soon after graduating from high school. As a homemaker, she was committed to raising her children. She enjoyed helping others and taking care of those around her.

She is survived by her sons, Willie Barrett of Beech Grove, Indiana, and Steve Barrett of Ossian, Indiana; her daughters, Dottie (Rick) Sisley of Tallahassee, Florida, and Zina (Jon) Dawson of Ossian, Indiana; and her grandchildren, Kelli Marckel, Lynette Sisley, Steven Sisley, Rebecca Sisley, Scott Lepper, Corbin Barrett, Ethaniel Barrett, and Jonathon Barrett; and great granddaughters, Ariana Howell, Eliana Howell, Liliana Howell, and Lily Marckel.

She was preceded in death by her husband E.W. Barrett and daughter Charlotte Lepper; mother Nellie Thompson, sister Rosemary Hawkins, and brothers Edward Thompson, Bill Thompson, Harry Thompson, and Russell Thompson.

A celebration of will be held at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Arrangements entrusted to Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home are still being finalized.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society.