Katherine Tullis Ledbetter's Obituary
Katherine Tullis Ledbetter, 76, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 in her home.
She was born April 1948 in Memphis TN to Issac Frank Tullis and Virginia Samuels Tullis. She completed her Master of Public Health degree at The University of Texas before returning to Memphis where she lived most of her adult life and met her husband Joe Ledbetter.
Better known as “Kay” she was a member of Mullins Methodist church, enjoyed shopping, and will be remembered for her love for mice.
Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ledbetter. Parents: Issac Frank Tullis and Virginia Samuels Tullis. Brother, Dr. Thomas S. Tullis. Kay leaves behind her brother, Kenneth Frank Tullis Sr. MD, sister-in-law Madge (Wood) Tullis, nephew Kenneth Frank Tullis Jr., nieces Meg (Tullis) Morris and Mary (Tullis) Barker. Sister-in-law Susan (Richardson) Tullis, nieces Cheryl (Tullis) Sirois, and Virginia Tullis. And close family friend Tammy Driskill and The Myers family.
Visitation will be 12:00 pm with funeral service following at 1:00 pm on Wednesday February 19, 2025 at Memorial Park Funeral Home 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38119.
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