Katherine L. Smith, age 81, of Picayune, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at NorthShore Hospital. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 31st,at 10 a.m. at the Picayune Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Nancy officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 30th from 6 – 9 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. She was survived by:two sons: Tony W. Smith of Picayune Alvin R. “Pace” Smith of Bay St. Louis two daughters: Janice McIntosh of Picayune Cathy Diane Stephens of Picayune seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by:her father: Carthan Smith her mother: Nannie McGhee her husband: Benoist Smith