Obituary - Kathaleene Morrow Waller

Services for Kathaleene Morrow Waller, age 80, were held Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at the Haynesville United Methodist Church. Rev. George Cunningham and Rev. Byron Putnam officiated at the 2 P.M. service. Burial followed in the Shady Grove cemetery, under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Haynesville.

Mrs. Waller died Sunday, February 25, 2001, in Shreveport, La.

She was born in Haynesville, Louisiana to Ruby and Virgel Morrow on September 13, 1920. She attended Haynesville schools and graduated with a B.S. degree from Louisiana State Norman College where she was a member of Tri Sigma sorority. Later in life she earned her M.S. and plus 30 degrees from Louisiana Tech University. While living in Haynesville most of her life, Mrs. Waller was active in her church, serving as youth director and participating in the United Methodist Women. She was a former Eastern Star member and actively participated in the Haynesville Garden and Study clubs. Mrs. Waller was a retired teacher and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donnie Allen Waller, two devoted sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Judy Waller of Haynesville and Steve and Becky Waller of Shreveport. Life to cherish her memory are three grandchildren, John, Justin, and Jeanne-Anne Waller, all of Shreveport. She is also survived by one sister, Bonnie Jean Morrow Sorsby of Houston, TX, and numerous nieces and Nephews.

The family wishes to express its sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the thoughtful prayers of friends, the loving efforts of caretaker, and the compassionate care of Dr. S. Germaine Cassiere. Special appreciation is due Annette Henderson, who for over twelve years, has been a devoted caretaker, companion and friend.

Contributed 2021 Sep 13 by Jerri Gallagher aileron78@hotmail.com

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