Katherine Squillante

Katherine Loretta Squillante, age 79 of Gulfport, very peacefully entered into Heaven surrounded by her loving family.
She was a native of Bay St. Louis and graduated from Bay High School in 1959.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile A Schindler, Sr. and Lear Roig Schindler; and her in-laws, Dominic and Eleanor Squillante.
Katherine is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 36 years, Daniel Squillante; her children, Michelle Fleming, Bryan Babin, Sr. (Beth), Suzanne Whitney (Shane), Emile “Chip” Babin, Jr., Russell Squillante (Caroline), Darran, Jason, Tanya, Lea Welch (adopted Angel); her brother, Emile “Corky” Schindler, Jr. (Sissie); her grandchildren, Jolene, Wesley, Bryan, Jr., Bayleigh, Brock, Lauren, Morgan, Corbin, Taiylor, Gracen, Gabrielle, Amanda, Janelle, Tyler, Thomas , Levi, Merrin, Geonah, Justin, Laura, and Ashley; her great grandchildren, Mason, Riley, Emily, Briggs, Sadie, Annisten, Allie, Aubrey, Gracelynn, Emersynn; her aunt, Ethel Green, cousins and many others who loved her.
She was a cafeteria manager at Harrison County Schools and was awarded the Lumeini Christi at Our Lady of Chartres. Katherine also was a member of the ladies’ auxiliary at Knights of Columbus Council #7910, and active in the Cursillo Movement of South MS.
Katherine enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, Ms.Seawolves ice hockey, dancing, Cruising the Coast, crabbing, spending time with the 'Girls of 59,' but most of all spending time with her family.
The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their care and compassion during our loved one’s time of need.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Humane Society of South Mississippi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, December 7, 2020, at Sacred Heart-Dedeaux, with a visitation from 11:00 AM until the Mass. Interment will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Biloxi National Cemetery.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family. An online obituary may be viewed at www.riemannfamily.com