Katie Rae deBoxtel Windham

November 28, 1943 - August 22, 2021

Katie Windham of Sandersville, MS was welcomed into eternity by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the age of 79. She was a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Katie loved cooking, dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She grew up in Laurel and spent much of her life working at Luke’s Restaurant. She was one of the most unselfish people ever and had a great sense of humor. She lit up any room with her big blue eyes! Katie was adored by her surviving family, including her children, Joseph O. (Joey) Windham and his wife, Melani Windham of Southlake, TX, Ruby E. Windham of Laurel, MS; and her brother, Billy deBoxtel and his wife, Shirley deBoxtel of Sandersville, MS. Her grandchildren are Trey Windham and his wife, Lindy, and their son Cooper of Ellisville, MS; Devin Windham of Dallas, TX; and Braeden Windham and Eric Windham of Southlake, TX. She had two great-grandchildren, Leah Valdez of Fort Worth, TX and Jett Renger of Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Odell Windham of Sandersville, MS; her parents, Henry Edward deBoxtel Sr and Annie Bertiel Conn; her brothers, Henry Edward deBoxtel Jr and Alcus Stennett; and her sister, Wynette Jones. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sandersville Cemetery next to her husband Odell. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.