Kattie E. Colbert

ROCKY MOUNT – Kattie E. Colbert, age 93, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on September 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Bertha Mizell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George H. Colbert Sr.; her son George Colbert Jr.; her daughter, Kaye Colbert Nutter; son-in-law, Lee S. Hyde Sr.; her grandson, Lee S. Hyde Jr.; her sister, Yvonne Webb; and her brother, Frank Eason. Kattie was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Nashville. She was a pastor’s wife and had a full-time job keeping him organized. She loved cooking and preparing meals for her family, as well as canning fresh vegetables. Kattie loved her cats including giving them baths and walking them on their leash. In her down time, she enjoyed crocheting and making things for her family and friends. She loved her Oreos and Chicken Nuggets. Katie is survived by her daughter, Christine Colbert-Hyde; her special granddaughter-in law, Theresa Wyman Hyde; her sons, Johnnie R. Colbert (wife Dee), Bruce Colbert, and Randy Colbert (wife Anne Marie); 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Annette Anderson and Melva Key; daughter-in-law, Alma Martinez Colbert; and son-in-law, Randy Nutter; and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. David Taylor officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside. Flowers are welcome or monetary donations can be made the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.