Catherine Henkel Pettus , age 82 of Killen, AL passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence Co,TN, retired Tax Preparer for H&R Block, and a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in St. Florian. Graveside Services will be held at Loretto Sacred Heart Cemetery on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Daniel Steiner will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Loretto Memorial Chapel. The family would like to give a special thank you to Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home for their care, love, and support.
Survivors are:
2-Children- Kenneth Pettus Jr. & Wife Jacqueline Killen, AL
Melisa Bareis Florence, AL
Grandchildren- Logan Pettus & Wife Brooke Killen, AL
Cameron Andrews Birmingham, AL
Cole Thompson Florence, AL
1-Great Granddaughter- Sutton Pettus
1-Sister- Barbara Luna Loretto, TN
Preceded In Death By:
Husband- Kenneth Edward Pettus Sr.
Parents- Leo & Mary “May” Henkel
Brothers- James Henkel, Ambrose Henkel & Royce “Tooter” Henkel
