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Obituary For Johnnie Lou Catchings
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel, 3580 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial Jones Memorial Cemetery in Pearl, MS.
Johnnie Lou Catchings was born to Fred D. and Mary Little on December 4, 1941, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Sis. Johnnie was a member of Guiding Light M.B. Church, pastored by Reverend James Dixon. Johnnie attended Attala County Schools. She also attended Mississippi Valley State College where she received her degree as a Practical Nurse.
Johnnie started her nursing career at Kuhn Memorial State Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. She joined Mississippi Army National Guard in 1984, where she completed over 20yrs of honorable service.
She departed this life August 6, 2019, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Survivors include: her children: Felica Catchings (Danny), Thomas E. Catchings Jr. (Dornea) and Monica Davis (Ronnie); sisters and brother: Mary Diggs, Nancy Dixon (James), Rosie Moses (Tony), Ella Pugh and Freddie Little (Marie); grandchildren: Erica, Derrick, Christina, Dornesha, Tehla, and Preshus; great grandchildren: Kaden, Taraji and Autumn. Johnnie was also blessed with a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
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Add A CondolenceI was saddened to have learned of your passing. I worked with Ms. Johnnie at UMMC on 6 West. We had some long hours and some hard work but we worked together! Whenever Ms. Johnnie was overcome, she would stop and look up and say, Trotter, I'm too old for this! She stayed on task until we were finished! She was a hard worker, funny and great co worker! Much love and many prayers for your family! Gloria Trotter Davis
Deepest sympathy to the Catchings family and friends. I worked with Johnnie in the emergency room at UMC for many years. I was5D8E blessed to have known and worked with Johnnie for many years. She was a wonderful, caring nurse and always such a pleasure to work with. Prayers to all her family and friends she left behind. Kathy Harvill Thaggard, RN, CRNA.
My Deepest and Sincere condolences to the Catchings family. I did not know Mrs. Catchings but her spirit radiated beautifully through her son and my fraternity brother Thomas. God's Blessings Upon You All during this time of bereavement. Dr. George Eric Harrison Kappa Alpha Psi BZ Spring 1990
My Deepest and Sincere condolences to the Catchings family. I did not know Mrs. Catchings but her spirit radiated beautifully through her son and my fraternity brother Thomas. God's Blessings Upon You All during this time of bereavement. Dr. George Eric Harrison Kappa Alpha Psi BZ Spring 1990
My Deepest and Sincere condolences to the Catchings family. I did not know Mrs. Catchings but her spirit radiated beautifully through her son and my fraternity brother Thomas. God's Blessings Upon You All during this time of bereavement. Dr. George Eric Harrison Kappa Alpha Psi BZ Spring 1990
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