Katherine "Kitty" Lee Harper

Katherine "Kitty" Shaw Harper, 79, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Born in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Everett and Nell Coger Shaw, she has lived in Candler County for the past 47 years. After graduation from the University of Miami, she began her 27 year teaching career. Mrs. Harper retired in 1994 from the Candler County Board of Education and was a member of the Georgia Retired Teacher's Association. She was a Y Club advisor for 20 years in the Candler County school system.

Inspired by a woman in Savannah, Kitty would raise money and purchase dictionaries to distribute to children who were in need. She was a member of the Metter United Methodist Church. Coming from a family of caterers, Kitty had a love of cooking but her greatest pleasure was taking care of her granddaughter, Katie. She was preceded in death by her son, Everett Earl Harper.

Survivors are her husband, Ivey Earl Harper; a son, Edgar Onnie Harper; and a granddaughter, Katie Harper all of Pulaski; and an adopted grandson, Douglas Mincey, of Gainesville.

A Memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, with Rev. David Hibberts officiating. A private family cremain burial will conclude in the Evergreen Cemetery. Please sign guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomes.com

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter is in charge of arrangements.