Katherine Cartwright McCarty, 87, of Sunflower, Mississippi, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019.  After months of failing health, Katherine "Kaki" McCarty died peacefully at her home surrounded by family.

Katherine was born June 17, 1932 to Johnny Bee Cartwright and Lois Nan Cartwright. In 1953 she married the love of her life, Alvin "Shotgun" McCarty. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a doting grandmother and great-grandmother.  Kaki was a strong, loving, and amiable woman. She is loved and will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin "Shotgun" McCarty; sister, June Hobbs; and her daughter Kathy McCarty.

Kaki is survived by one son, Chuck McCarty and his wife Marcia of Oxford; one daughter, Cindy Miller and her husband Lynn of Sunflower. She also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Chip Sligh, Ginger Berry (Phillip), Josh Sligh, Elissa (Jackson) Oliver, Lucas McCarty, Josh Bodie, Jessica Bodie, Drew McCarty (Elizabeth), Jordan Stephens, Elizabeth Skelton (Taylor), and Jonathan Miller; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 1:00 pm until the 2:00 pm funeral service at Sunflower United Methodist Church. Rev. Veronica Pritchard will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Indianola City Cemetery. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Delta Grace, PO Box 218, Sunflower, MS 38778

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.burtonfuneralhome.net