Catherine E. Holley Sambola, 97, of Gulfport, died Friday, February 3, 2006 in Gulfport.
She was a native of Long Beach and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport.
Mrs. Sambola was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Sambola; daughter, Mary Louise Baggett; parents, George and Lavenia Holley; brothers: John, Elmer, Alley, Ellis, and Harry Holley; sisters: Marguerite Lizana and Ethel Fleming.
Survivors include 2 grandchildren: Cheryl A. Baggett Dewey and James E. Baggett; son-in-law, H. Ray Baggett, all of Gulfport; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 pm Monday, February 6, 2006 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where friends may visit from 12 - 2 pm.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
Memorials may be sent to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2414 17th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.gulfcoastfh.com