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Obituary For Kattie Lue Ricks "Mouis" Shorter
Funeral service for Kattie Shorter, 81, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Mark A.M.E Church, 4141 Anderson Road, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Jonathan Benton will officiate.
Mrs. Shorter, who passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, was born April 15, 1944 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, March 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Shorter will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory: three children, Rosetta Shorter of Decatur, GA, Lillie Shorter and Carrie Shorter Carr both of Opelika, AL; sixteen grandchildren, Danielius Shorter, Rodriquez Shorter, Khalif Kellum, Sassiquea Shorter, Colotta Shorter, Tonisha Carr, Tarence Barrow, Jr., Antwain Shorter, Jamelia Shorter all of Opelika, AL, Demetrious Shorter of Harvest, AL, Artissa Shorter, DeCosmon Shorter both of Decatur, GA, Nicholas (Chelett) Owens of Mobile, AL, Love Carr of Austin, TX, Temeka Curtis and Shamela Curtis both of Columbus, GA; twenty-three great-grandchildren, Tylexus, Temarius, ShaKarsha, KaJaden, Jusstin, Kylee, Montavious, Jr., Zamillian, Zion, Caden, Gabbi, Codie, Nicholas Jr., Jalen, Alecta, Genesis, Tajah, Aijah, Khaliah, Brandon, Jr., Nyla, Za.Mya and Za’Kya; three great-great-grandchildren, Aviana, Xylori and Kaleigh; two sisters, Maude (Elmer) Riley of Notasulga, AL and Annie Elizabeth Ricks of East St. Louis, MO; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Parker, Katie Hughley, Geraldine (Joe) Tinsley all of Opelika, AL and Tessie Ricks of Notasulga, AL; five brothers-in-law, Henry (Eloise) Shorter, Jasper Shorter, Emanuel Shorter, Henry Clark all of Opelika, AL and Lorenza (Wiltha) Haynes of Columbus, OH; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Our Heartfelt Condolences to the Shorter Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
To the family of a lady that was always smiling and pleasant....your loss is one that is shared by many. God CANNOT LIE and at James 24:15 it says "Resurrection". Believe that and look forward to seeing that smile again....IT WON'T BE LONG!!! Much love and prayers from long time So.5th Street neighbors
My deepest sympathy to the Shorter Family. May GOD bring you comfort and peace at this time, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. From the Calhoun/Haynes Family
To the family and especially my classmate Carrie. It is with my deepest sympathy to offer in this time of bereavement. Iam very sorry and pray that each of you will find strength in reading and believing in Revelation 21:4. Take care Love All Chet Mills
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