With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Katie Mae Harrell of Meridian, Texas, who passed away on February 8, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Katie Mae Harrell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Pearlie Mae Degrate (Hines) and Jessie Williams; and her brothers, Rossie D. Degrate, Joe Degrate, Booker T. Degrate and Sidney Degrate.

She is survived by : her niece Shirley Parks; her sisters, Jean Carter of Meridian, Simpson Degrate of Killeen and Jimmie Degrate of Lincoln; and her grandchildren, Wille Ray Degrate, Gloria Kelley (Otha), Dan Carter Jr., Desiree'Kelley, Tauray Degrate, Kiara Carter, Destiny Kelley, Danielle Kelley, De'Marius Parks, Kaaliyah Washington, Tyson Kelley and Le'gynd Carter. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lawson Funeral Home