Katie Wesson

Katie Lou Wesson, 91, passed away on September 25, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of strength, faith, family, and love.

Katie spent many wonderful years living at Lake Whitney with the love of her life, her husband, J.C. Wesson Jr. Together, they built a life of 50 years filled with memories before she later made her home in Clifton, Texas. Some of Katie’s happiest moments were spent outdoors. She loved shopping, decorating, butterflies, antiques, sunshine, gardening, boating, being near the water, and collecting shells—simple treasures that reflected her appreciation for the beauty around her.

And when Katie wasn’t outside, there was a good chance she was shopping. Dillard’s held a particularly special place in her heart, and she visited so often that everyone seemed to know her name. She had a love for beautiful things and carried a beauty and style all her own.

Katie was a fabulous woman—strong, independent, beautiful, and unwavering in her faith. But above everything else, she loved her family. She was a devoted daughter, mother, wife and an extraordinary grandmother, lovingly known as “Grandmommas” and “Grandma Katie.” Her strength, love, and presence became a foundation for the generations that followed her.

Katie is survived by her daughters, Donna Shepherd and husband David, Jackie Tucker and husband Jerry, and Angela Calahan and fiance Duane Crownover.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, John David Shepherd and wife Jennifer; Mark Shepherd and wife Mollye; Jason Tucker and wife Jennifer; Justin Tucker and wife Lucy; and Ashton Brooks and husband Ben.

Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Tyler and Dannika, Katelyn, Joseph, Briley, John Jr., Luke, Jackson, Noah, Lilly, Isla, Sutton, Tristan “TJ,” Riley, and Ryan.

Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Mary Thelma Weaver; her siblings, Mary Rae Martin and Wayne Weaver; her son-in-law, Billy Jack Calahan; and her beloved husband, J.C. Wesson Jr.

While her family will deeply miss her presence, they will carry forward knowing she is complete with J.C. in Heaven.

Katie Lou Wesson lived 91 years as a woman who was deeply loved and who loved her family more. To her children she was Momma, to so many others she was Katie, and to the generations who were blessed to call her Grandmommas or Grandma Katie, she was simply unforgettable.

Her family takes comfort in knowing that her faith she held so firmly throughout her life has now become sight, and that she has been reunited with her mother and husband who she loved and missed so dearly.

Her strength will live on in her family.Her faith will remain part of her legacy.And her love will never be forgotten for generations to come.

A special Thank You to the staff at Sunset Lutheran and Goodall Witcher Clinic for their love, care, and support.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12 P.M., at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian, Texas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado, Texas. Justin Tucker will officiate.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas 254-435-2792.