Katherine Elizabeth Bland went to meet her loved ones in heaven on November 25, 2022. Katherine was born in Delano, California on July 28, 1946.

She was preceded in death by her late husband Elvin Leslie Bland, her daughter, Leslie Ruth Bland Gann, her son Elvin Leslie Bland II., her mother and 3 brothers.

She was a woman of many names such as; sister, mom, aunt, chatty Kathy, and most affectionately called mamaw. She loved her family and adopted family. Katherine was very dedicated to her work while also raising her younger 3 kids as a single mother. She was a CNA at nursing homes an advocate at a group home and worked at the Salvation Army housing center.

She is survived by her sister, Joanna Rebecca Harrington; her children, William Shipley, Marion Pink, Jackie Doke and Jerry Bland; along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on December 9, 2022 at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City at 3:00 PM. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.