Catherine Koch

Catherine Louise Kelly Koch, a resident from Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 71. Catherine was a native of Henderson Point, Mississippi and daughter of the late Martin J. Kelly and Louise Elizabeth Posner. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward G. Koch III, siblings, Martin J. Kelly, Jr., John Michael Kelly, Thomas P. Kelly and her granddaughter Rebekah.

Catherine leaves behind to cherish her memories, her children Edward G. Koch, IV (Amy), Daniel K. Koch (Ann), Mary Lee Koch, her siblings; Dennis F. Kelly, Brian J. Kelly, Mary B. Street and Patricia A. Ladner. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Hannah, Eddie, Eli and Abbie.

She loved spending time with her dogs Dude and Chick and spending time painting and working in her garden.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on December 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Thomas the Apostel Church at 720 Beach Blvd E. Long Beach, Mississippi 39560 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A brief gathering will follow in the St. Thomas Community Center.