Katherine Todd

Katherine Rhea Sue Morton Todd 89 of Louisiana was a lifelong resident of Louisiana. Louisiana class of 1952 Graduate. Born September 8, 1934, to Dow Rhea Morton and Suzy (Marie) Bedwell Morton Cooper joining her older brother Elmer George Morton. She married Lewis Wilburn Todd July 27, 1952 of Louisiana and from the union were born Susan Todd Kattleman, Morton Guy Todd, and Pamala Michelle Todd-Watts. Grandchildren Stacey Todd Bradshaw, Jessica Lash, Jeremy Smith, Katelyn Rhea Lee Watts, and Loni Michelle Watts. Katherine passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Lynn’s Heritage House, with her loved ones at her side, after suffering a TIA (mini stroke), her last word spoken was Meow. Kate was ready to celebrate her 90th birthday with cards hung on her door and a special poster made by Loni Michelle saying Count down to 90. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, her grandson Andrew Morton Todd, her husband, and grandparents. Katie lost her beloved father early in life due to a bus/train accident close to the Thanksgiving holiday which always left a hole in her heart. She loved and missed her daddy daily. Growing up Katie was known for her ponies and her beautiful curls. In the end, she was ready to see her daddy again. Kate had many jobs over the years working at Drugstore, Shoe Store, Louisiana Plastics, Kroger Deli, and most well known as the Watkins lady. Her father found a dinosaur tooth building Highway 79 near Clarksville. Katherine was known to many as the dinosaur grandma as she proudly showed off her tooth to the youth of Pike County and surrounding counties. She loved mowing and gardening being outdoors. It was not uncommon to see her out chasing the cows in the Sunday best and boots when needed. Katie often cooked huge family meals for the holidays with her famous homemade rolls and noodles. She was known to care for others before herself, taking care of her grandmother and mother along with others, taking them to doctor visits in the city. She was very active in the United Methodist Church of Louisiana cooking meals singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School with her daughter Pam, and never missing Sunday Church. She was active in Anchor Circle, BPW, helped start and promote Avenues, Pike County Democrats, and Louisiana Alumni and Friends. She with several others started the first Bulldog Boosters. Later in life she hosted the Morton family reunion as she loved her maiden name and family. Kate often said the only reason she had Pam was so she could get the two granddaughters that she loved deeply and lived for Katelyn Rhea Lee Watts and Loni Michelle Watts. She was well known around Louisiana and Central Methodist College as maw maw and everyone wanted to meet and see the famous maw maw. Katie has been blessed to have been a resident of Lynn’s Heritage House the past few years where she was loved and well taken care of. It was her wish to be cremated like her mother. A private Celebration will be held at a later date at Lynn’s Heritage House serving Fried Chicken to residents and staff as this has been her home since January of 2022. Her burial stone is at Fairview by her husband. Donations in honor of Katherine should be made to hospice “Gentiva” or of your choice, LHS Alumni, Pike Pioneers, or United Methodist Church of Louisiana. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO was in charge of cremation rites.

Katherine Todd

September 8, 1934 - August 12, 2024