Katherine "Kay" Sullivan's Obituary
Services for Katherine M. Sullivan will be held 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at St. Michaels The Arch Angel Catholic Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.
Rosary services will be held on Monday, November 28, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. with visitation to follow until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
Katherine, a daughter of Italian immigrants of Brooklyn New York was born on January 20, 1933. She married Thomas James Sullivan of the U.S. Army in 1955. Leesville became her home in 1972, after numerous military assignments with her family throughout the world. She was a member of St. Michaels the Arch Angel Catholic Church and volunteered in nursing homes in the Leesville and DeRidder area.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas James Sullivan, Parents; Antonio and Anna Forte Ierardi, Brothers; Michael and John Ierardi.
Survivors are; Son, James Sullivan of Williamsport, PA.
Daughters: Anna Sullivan of Denver Co and Toni Sullivan Schermerhorn and husband Rick of DeRidder, La.
Two Granddaughters; Molly Schermerhorn and Krista Schermerhorn Nelson and husband Samuel.
One Great Granddaughter; Ava Katherine Nelson
Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to a Charity of Choice.
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