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Kate Shanklin Obituary

Sister Kate Estell Shanklin departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was the oldest child born to the union of the late Lionel and Alma E. Williams Shanklin on October 14, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kate came to Christ and was baptized at the Greater St. James Baptist Church. She graduated from McKinley Senior High School in May 1968 where she was a very active member in the drama club and voted Miss Congeniality of the Senior class. Kate continued her education at Southern University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in secondary education with a concentration in Speech Pathology in August 1972. After college Kate completed a few Master level courses in education at Louisiana State University. Kate worked for East Baton Rouge Parish School System where she taught Speech Education for several years at McKinley Senior, Capitol and Pride High Schools. Kate was employed as a Claims Examiner for over 27 years at the Office of State Group Benefits until she retired in 2013. Kate was a member of the Greater St. James Baptist Church where she spent the past decade as an active member of the Kitchen Committee. Kate was an easy going and fun loving person. Kate found so much joy in cooking and baking and sharing her delightful dishes and treats with all as an expression of her love. She is survived by two brothers, Gary Shanklin, Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Lionel (Iris) Shanklin Jr., Decatur, Georgia; one loving daughter, Dr. Anna Patrice Shanklin, Lithonia, Georgia; a faithful niece, Donnell L. Ward, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a cherished nephew, Lionel Edward Shanklin, Decatur, Georgia; one aunt, Georgette W. Johnson, Thibodaux, Louisiana; two treasured, devoted and loving best friends Marilyn Renee' Hullaby and Gwen Matthews; faithful lifelong family friends Robert and Effie Scott; and a host of family and friends. Kate is preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Alma W. Shanklin, and her favorite aunt Symentha Estell Williams. Visitation on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. at the Greater St. James Baptist Church, 1919 Arizona Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with Pastor Roland Glover officiating. Interment will follow the religious services at Southern Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Services entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate from May 16 to May 19, 2018.
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May the Lord Bless and keep you all at the very troubled time. She was a lovely woman with a beautiful spirit that radiated love everywhere she went. My condolences to my dear friend Anna and her family. She is now your guardian angel who you know have with you always.

Leslie Mitchell

Leslie Mitchell

May 23, 2018

Blessed are the Mourned for they shall be comforted... May the Holy Spirit comfort you always during this time...

Cassandra Greensberry-Smith

May 20, 2018

A beautiful soul on Earth has gained her angelic wings in Heaven. You will be missed dearly. Gone but never forgotten

Sherry Lawson

May 20, 2018

My prayers go out to the family. Katie was always a friend, as we grew up at St. James together. She will be missed. May God bless you all. Love, Antoinette Bowman Johnson

Antoinette Johnson

May 18, 2018

One of God's angels has gotten her wings. May God continue to bless you doing this time of bereavement and ever more. The family are in our prayers.

Sandria and Brian Sampey
Baton Rouge, LA

May 18, 2018

Kate will be deeply missed. Remember there are no sorrows that Heaven can not heal. May God keep Dr. Shanklin and the family in His care. Love, Mercedes Walker & Family

May 18, 2018

Ms. Shanklin will be truly missed by many that she touched in life in her own special way.
With Deepest Sympathy

Ruth Celestine

May 18, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Olivet Coats O'Connor

May 18, 2018

May God give strength to the family, and Kate will be missed.

Belva Reaves

May 17, 2018

To a beautiful classmate you will be missed. Rest in heaven with Jesus.

Charlotte Howard Williams

May 17, 2018

Sharing in your sadness as you remember Kate.I am sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.(FredYoungblood-Group Benefits)

Fred Youngblood

May 17, 2018

Love You Shanklin Family! May God continue to give you PEACE at this time and always. We are here for you~Calvin & Kathy Goss

Kathy Goss

May 17, 2018

My Prayer are with you. She will be missed.

Veronica Raby

May 17, 2018

Peace and blessings to the Shanklin Family during this difficult time.

Shelease Dowdy

May 17, 2018

My prayers are with the family. The joy of the Lord is your strength. NEHEMIAH 8:10

Nancy Rogers

May 17, 2018

Heaven has welcomed home one of it's angles...My Peace I leave with you...Gods' got a blessing with your name one it...Love....Stanley & Brenda

Stanley Harper

May 17, 2018

Kind, Compassionate, Fun-loving, Giving! What a wonderful legacy to leave behind.

Barbara Daniel

Friend

May 17, 2018

Hello Lil Sis: An angle we have seen on High has gone on back home....May God's comforting arm continue to keep you in the shadow of His wings...AME Pastor

Stanley Harper

May 17, 2018

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