Mary Katherine Little

MARY KATHERINE LITTLE 90, of Roseburg, Oregon passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Callahan Court. She was born August 19, 1921 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to John and Hattie Horton. Mary's older brother gave her the nicknames of Kat or Kitty. She was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1938. Mary began her working career with the Army Corps of Engineers and later retired from the San Mateo County Elections Department in 1978. She also lived in Redwood City, California prior to moving to Roseburg, Oregon in 1978. Mary was active with Presbyterian Women, volunteered with the Friendly Kitchen and other various volunteer activities. Survivors include her daughter Carolyn Stuart and nephew Charles Horton of Mill Creek, Washington. Mary was preceded in death by her parents John and Hattie Horton; her husband of 59 years Stanley Little; brothers Lindley, Lowell and Alvin and a sister Eleanor. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Spring. Contributions may be made in Mary's memory to the Presbyterian Church, Friendly Kitchen or New Beginnings SPCA. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Callahan Court, especially Sylvia for Mary's care.