Kathryn Havard

Kathryn Havard Obituary

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Age - 74

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September 10, 2023

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Lufkin, TX

Graveside services for Kathryn Ann Havard, 74, of Diboll will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 a. m. in the Forest Haven Cemetery with Brother Matthew Tatum officiating. Ms. Havard was born April 12, 1949 in Texas to the late Bennie Rene (Waller) and Marshall Marcel Grace, and died Saturday, September 9, 2023 in a local hospital. Kathryn was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her favorite pastimes were reading and gossiping and she loved spending time with family. Kathryn was member of Gracepoint Church. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Linda Havard, Michael "Slim" and Ruth Ann Havard, all of Huntington; grandchildren, Levi Havard, Dalton Havard, Dakota Havard, Crystal Sachitano, Ashley Walker, Billy Kervin; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers; and special friend, Linda Racey; along with numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memories and condolences may be added at www. carrowayfuneralhome. com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

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