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Obituary For Kate Daster Walter Studdard

Funeral service for Kate Studdard, 92, of Auburn, AL will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Green Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 390 Lee Road 106, Auburn, AL 36830 with interment in Westview Cemetery, 700 Westview Drive, Auburn, AL 36830, Pastor Roland Austin will officiate.

Mrs. Studdard, who passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama, was born August 25, 1930 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required).

Mrs. Studdard will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: five children, Atoska (Jimmie) Gentry, Myra (Tony) Easley, Lezander M. Studdard, Jr. all of Auburn, AL, Jeanette McCray of Birmingham, AL and Felicia (Terry) Walker of Salem, AL; eleven grandchildren, Damarius (Janell) Studdard, Tonyetta Easley, D’Shundra McCray, Tanesha (James) Johnson, Tony “Bernard” (Joanna) Easley Jr., Eneika McCray, Natasha Finley, Aiesha Gentry, Terrell Walker (fiancé Dominique Plummer), Nicole Finley and Allysa Gentry; twelve great-grandchildren, Jaiden, Carter, Morgan, Evan, Harper, K’Shanti, Chloe, Jaida, El’Jin, Amaya, Lexia and Ezekiel; one grandson-in-law, Eric Melton; three sisters-in-law, Olivia Brown, Laura Kirkland and Myrtle Washington; a special niece, Doris Torbert; a special nephew, Kevin (Kimberly) McRae; three godchildren that she raised as her own, Emilie Johnson, Bobby Cannon and Leigh Allbrook; her adopted children, Cheryl Adkins, Nellie (Willie) Aldridge, Selena (J.D.) Bass, Betty Lyles, Luthus (Deborah) Lyles, Martha Lyles, Barbara Dowdy, Houston (Donna) Melton, Pearl Melton and Mattie Pitts; her adopted granddaughters, JaEtta Dowdy-Pebbles and Jiya Peters; three special friends, Idella Dowdell, Mavis Melton, and Jeanette Strickland; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Sending condolences and praying for the families. Rest in Peace Mrs.Kate.🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️Christopher Wright and Family!!

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Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Studdard family and prayers for peace, strength and comfort! Karen L. Williams and Marsha W. Yancey

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With much love and condolences, Larry and Gwenetta Echols

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My condolences to the family. So many precious memories of Kate and family. Believing that God will grant you the strength in Him to carry you through this difficult time. Much love and prayers for you Bettie Torbert-Pittman McComb Mississippi

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We pray for you all and pray that our Lord Jesus continue to watch over you all. We know that sister Studdard is in a better place. Home in heaven where we all must go one day. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. sister Studdard want take nothing for her journey right now. Going to see our father God face to face. So go on up and get your reward from God. R.I.P. Hopewell Baptist church with Rev. and sister Douglas Jones Sr. Wadley Alabama

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Aunt Kate you will always be in our heart. Love, LaShon and Family(Orlando Fl)

- Earl McFayden

Our Condolences To The Family In Your Time Of The Loss Of Your Mother May The Lord Keep The Family In His Arm And Take Away The Pain you All Are Feeling. Constance Echols Family.

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To My Studdard Family.... God is with you now and always, and carries you in His everlasting arms. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Love you all very much. LaShon McFayden(McRae) and Family

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Sending condolences and praying for the families. Rest in Peace Mrs.Kate.🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

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To The Studdard Family...GOD has your family in the PALM of his hands. We will keep the family in PRAYER!🙏🏽 Love, Lucinda Aldridge & Family

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There is nothing greater than the love of your mother. She is now flying with our "Heavenly Father"and she's in very good hands. Myra know that you and your family are in my prayers. Love you guys. Christine O. Driver and family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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