Wednesday, November 24, 1999

Katherine L. Willis

Clarksville homemaker

Katherine L. Willis, 78, of Clarksville, died Monday November 22, 1999, in Washington Hospital.

She was born January 4, 1921, in Flint, Mich., a daughter of James and Lee Anna Baker Williams.

Mrs. Willis was a lifelong resident of Clarksville and was a homemaker.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pitt Gas, Clarksville R.D.1, where she served on the usher board and Missionary Society. She also was a member of the Good Samaritan Club and Senior Citizens Club.

On March 17, 1943, she married Sanders A. Willis Jr., who died March 29, 1980.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald Willis, with whom she made her home, and Leonard Willis of Washington; a daughter, Deborah Willis of Petersburg, Va.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a son, Sanders A. Willis III; and a sister, Lillie Belle Waters.