Kathryn Dauzat

Kathryn V. Dauzat, age 60, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 in Canton, Georgia.

She was born July 1, 1959, in Brownsville, Texas to Faye and Leslie Rude, Sr.  She was a graduate of Long Beach High School and the University of Phoenix. She is survived by her husband, David and four daughters, Melissa Menser of Angola, LA., Kristen Harrigill of St.Francisville, LA., Stephanie Lizama of Houston, TX., and Jennifer Zeringue of Central, LA., their spouses and her 12 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Ann Hudson and her brother, Leslie Rude. She is preceded in death by her brother, John Rude, mother, Faye and father, Leslie.

She and David moved around while he was in the Navy and then resided in St. Francisville where she raised her four children before traveling with her husband and settling in Canton, Georgia.

Katie was a devoted wife and mother. She dedicated her life to her family.  She loved coaching youth sports, especially softball.  Katie loved to attend all sporting events and was a huge LSU fan (Geaux Tigers!). Her biggest love in life was her family and she loved any opportunity to organize a get together. She loved to bake and enjoyed trying new recipes. Many of her trips with David took her all over the USA where she was able to share her love of Cajun food with others. Katie loved spending time with her puppies “Little Bit” and “Sweet Pea”, whom she loved dearly. In fact a friend once noted that if there is such a thing as reincarnation he wanted to come back as one of Katie’s dogs. Katie was a kind and loving person who was always there to help those in need. She will be missed but never forgotten.

A memorial service will be held at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd, Long Beach, MS. 39560 on Saturday February 1st, 2020. Visitation from 2pm-3pm and service at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made in honor of Katie to the Humane Society www.Humanesociety.org

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences offered at www.riemannfamily.com