Obituaries

Katie Mae Gresham, 69, was granted her angel wings on January 5, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held 10am on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Liberty Lighthouse Church. Pastor Stan McNutt and Pastor CD Ballard will officiate. Burial will follow at Friendship United Methodist Cemetery at 1pm. Arrangements are by Dannel Funeral Home.

Katie was born in Dallas, Texas on February 4, 1952. She attended school at Gunter High School. She married the love of her life, Michael Paul Gresham on March 9, 1973, in Temple, Texas.

Katie loved children and was an educator for most of her life. She retired from Liberty Christian Academy in 2020, where she was the principal. She was heavily and passionately involved in Special Olympics for many years in Texas and California, where she was nationally recognized as Volunteer of the Year and Area Director.

Katie loved the Lord and truly had a servant’s heart. She was a member of Liberty Lighthouse Church and served on the Worship Team, Sunday School Teacher for the Children’s Church and Team Mentor.

Katie is survived by her husband, Michael (Mike) Gresham, Daughter, Brendolyn Potts (husband Robert) and Son, Paul Gresham (wife Amber). Katie was the very proud nana to several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart. She has beloved nieces and nephews and many friends that she adopted and brought into her family.

The family of Katie wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the staff of Home Hospice of Grayson County for their compassionate care and the members of Liberty Lighthouse for all the meals, services, love, and support.

Donations in Katie’s name can be made to Home Hospice of Grayson County. Flowers can be sent to Dannel Funeral Home.