Catherine "Katie" Smith
Catherine “Katie” Smith, 88 of Tipton died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born in Tipton County on November 29, 1935 to Rupert A. and Elizabeth (Aldridge) Watson Sr. Katie married Tom Smith in 1955.
Katie grew up in Jefferson Township and graduated from the Jefferson Township High School in 1953. She was retired after being an employee and officer of Farmers Loan and Trust, First National Bank and Harris Bank after 37 years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and had previously volunteered as the treasurer for the Mustard Seed organization. Her hobbies and activities included reading, many outdoor activities, sports and especially spending time with family. She was well-known for her amazing culinary skills, especially when it came to chicken & noodles and her homemade pies.
Survivors include three sons, Jeffery and wife Kanthima of Noblesville, Michael and Monica of Warsaw and Andrew and wife Susan of Cincinnati. She has seven grandchildren, Zachery, Matthew, Grace, Bryce (Rachel), Quinn, Aubrey (Tanner) and Gage; two great-grandchildren, Vivian and Easton. She is also survived by a brother Bill Watson and wife Barbara, three sisters Wanda Woods and husband Terrie, Julie Miller, Betty Hinkle and husband Skip and extended family Steve and Wanda Smith, several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Alan Smith, two sisters Mary Moody and Clarabelle Prifogle and two brothers Bob and Red Watson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Visitation will begin at Noon on Saturday. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia, 22116.
Katie was something special! Always full of energy and kindness,I loved our little visits when I saw her.Jeff,Mike,and Andy,you and your families were her pride and joy! Love and prayers for all of you.
She was always so kind to all us neighborhood kids years ago, and always spoke through the years like a dear friend. Sorry for the boys loss of a dear Mom. prayers for all of you.
To the family of Katie, I want to express my sincere sympathy for your loss of such a dear sweet lady. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in the peace of God’s loving arms.
So sorry to hear of Katie’s passing. She always had a smile when greeting someone she knew. She was a “little dynamo” and she will be missed! May you find peace in sharing the many wonderful memories of time spent with your mom and may she rest in peace.
With sympathy,
Cathy Ferguson
Growing up in Tipton, I always respected and admired Katie, She was energetic and happy to see you whether it was at the bank or on West Street. Katie had a way that would make you still smile even after you had seen her. Heaven welcomed a wonderful lady.
Jeff, Mike and Andy and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with her at church and when she brought Aunt Clarabelle into my beauty shop. Always a smile on her face and bragging about you boys and grandchildren. My deepest sympathies and prayers for all of you. May your memories keep her in your heart.
Jeff. Mike and Andy So sorry to hear about your mom. she was a wonderful lady !! Prayers to your families
Andy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met your mom but I feel like I knew her as much as Susan talked so fondly of her!
So sorry for your loss
Cousins growing up. Always a favorite. My prayers are with you