Catherine Traylor Alderson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Catherine Traylor Alderson (Oxford, Mississippi), who passed away on April 21, 2021, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Catherine Traylor Alderson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rel Alderson; her son Michael Alderson; and her son-in-law James Leister. She is survived by: her daughter Peggy Leister; her daughter-in-law Glenda Alderson; her grandchildren, Randy Leister of Oxford, MS, Mike Alderson II of Oxford, MS and Lendy Alderson Edwards of Oxford, MS; and her sisters, Frances Beard of Oxford, MS, Joann Taylor of Phoenix, AZ and Patty Lampkin of Oxford, MS..
She rode with her son in his vintage convertible during the Christmas parade, received the Girl Scouts Heart of the South Women of Distinction Award, was recognized by Ole Miss Basketball for holding season tickets from 1984 to present, and made national news with her COVID birthday parade when she turned 100 last year.
