Katie Griffin, 72, of Hopkinsville passed away on September 19, 2023, at Bradford Heights Nursing Facility. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 30 at 2pm at New Work Fellowship Church in Hopkinsville. Dr. Cory Pitts will officiate the service.
She is survived by her two sons. Jeff (Angela) Buttram of Cataula, Georgia, and Steve (Tracy) Buttram of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Katie leaves behind seven grandchildren. Chelsea English, Matthew (Megan) Buttram, Nathaniel (Ryan) Calderon, Jonathan Buttram, Zachary Buttram, Elizabeth Buttram, and Hannah Buttram. She also has two great grandchildren: Raya Buttram and Isaac Buttram. Katie leaves behind a host of niece and nephew.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents Idus and Hattie Griffin along with 6 brothers and a sister. The family would like to thank the staff of Centennial Hospital and Bradford Heights Nursing Facility for the care of Miss Katie.
Katie was a native of Alabama and spent most of her life in Clay County, Alabama. She worked in the textile industry for most of her early adult life. Katie changed careers and went into the healthcare field. She retired as a certified nurses aide at Clay County Nursing Home in Alabama. She enjoyed meals with her family and shopping with her grandkids. Katie moved to Hopkinsville, Kentucky in 2022. Katie was of the Baptist faith and attended New Work Fellowship Church.
The family ask that any memorial contributions be made to the residency program at New Work Fellowship.