Katheryn E. (Denton) Shanklin

Born: Fri Mar 29, 1918
Died: Wed Aug 8, 2012

Visitation

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fri Aug 10, 2012
Location: Karnes and Son Funeral Home, Dyer

Funeral Service

11:00 AM Sat Aug 11, 2012
Location: Karnes and Son Funeral Home, Dyer

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Katheryn E. Shanklin, wife of the late Rev. W.W. Shanklin, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Mrs. Katheryn was born March 29, 1918, to George and Myrtle Denton of Gibson County Tennessee. Oldest of five children, she is preceded in death by Malidene Thornell of Memphis, Sybil Walker of Kenton, Lewis Denton of Dyer, and George Denton, Jr. of Dyer and granddaughter, Cathy Maharrey.

She leaves behind her son George L. Shanklin and wife Barbara, grandchildren, Alice Earle, Karen Culley and husband Steve, Kendall Shanklin and wife Renee all of Memphis. Great-grandchildren, Brandon Olmstead and wife Amy, Courtney Schlafer and husband JJ, Alicia Olmstead, David Dickey, Misty Wilston and husband Tommy, Jordan Shanklin and Samantha Shanklin; also seven great-great-grandchildren, Jalen Hall, Hunter Dickey, Tyler Dickey, Kaleigh Wilston, Mikayla Wilston, Sloane Olmstead and Matthew Schlafer.

Mrs. Katheryn was a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and helping in her church community.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, with services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Dyer with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Katheryn E. Shanklin.

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Jerry Woods
   Posted Fri August 10, 2012
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy in your loss of a truly loved Saint of God. Mrs. Katherine was a true partner and helpmate to Bro. Woodrow. I've known and admired both of them all my life. It's difficult to think of one without both of them. They were an encouragement to me as I entered the ministry years ago. Both of them welcomed me to the Dyer Association when I accepted my first pastorate. They were such an encouragement. Bro. Oakley loved having Bro. Woodrow and Mrs. Katherine in the church while he was pastor. Bro. Oakley gave part of his salary to Bro. Woodrow as his assistant. In 1993, I was invited to preach a revival at New Bethlehem in which God really blessed. After Bro. Woodrow passed away, Mrs. Katherine called me to come over. She wanted me to have several of his sermons and books. As I was thanking her for them, she told me that Bro. Woodrow had asked God for the privilege of attending a real God Sent revival and He did it during that revival. Mrs Katherine and Bro. Woodrow were such a blessing to my life and such great friends to my family through the years. I have lost a supportive friend in my life. How blessed I was to have Mrs. Katherine and Bro. Woodrow in my life ! I'm confident that Jesus has a Grandiose Reception receiving her into Heaven for the great work she has done in His vineyard. God Bless you and Comfort you as a family.

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