Lillie Katherine Sumter

Lillie Katherine Barnes-Sumter, affectionately known as Kathy, was born on July 10, 1959, in Baltimore, MD She peacefully fell asleep in Jesus on March 9, 2023. Lillie was one of ten daughters born to the late Lillie Catherine and James Adelbert Barnes, Sr. Five of her sisters preceded her in death. Kathy was educated in the Baltimore Maryland Public School System and graduated from Northwestern Senior High School. She later attended the Baltimore City Community College, receiving an Associate of Science Degree in Law Enforcement and she studied Computer Science at Coppin State University. Kathy was a Certified Medical Technician and completed the required training for the Maryland Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Her career was service driven. She held several jobs serving clients with special needs. She worked as a Center Assistant and Accounts Receivable for the Active Day Corporation. She was also the House Manager and Case Manager for the Athelas Institute in Baltimore, MD. These positions allowed her to share her considerable skills while caring for others. Kathy was baptized into the Seventh-Day Adventist Church under the leadership of Pastor William C. Scales, Jr. She loved the Lord and would often say, "God does things well: when she was facing the trials of life. As a servant of Christ, she held several positions at Berea Temple. Kathy was a deaconess, junior usher, Pathfinder and Community Service member. She sang on the Celebration Choir and Praise Team. She was a supporter of Christian Education. Kathy led the life of a servant, always lending a helping hand to people when needed. When her sister, Patricia Morris, became ill she did not hesitate to become her caregiver. Her caring heart and knowledge of caring for others allowed her to assume this role with ease. Her love for people enabled her to make many friends throughout the years. She loved to have fun and was always the life of the party. Kathy loved her family and was always there for them. No matter the occasion, she made it a point to celebrate the good and bad times. Her son Corwin was the apple of her eye. There was nothing she would not do for him. When he became ill in Atlanta, she did not hesitate to move to Atlanta, GA to be with him. No matter what anybody said or thought, she was with him to the end. Corwin came to Baltimore by himself for three days and she was ecstatic because she had done such a "GREAT JOB" of caring for himself. How proud she was of his progress and how far he had come in his recovery. Unfortunately, she became ill while she was in Baltimore. She returned home and was surprised and happy that Corwin was trying to take care of her. She said that it would not be long that he would be able to care for himself. As a member of the family weekly prayer meeting and daily chat, Kathy expressed her love for God and was thankful for His many blessings. She prayed for all the nieces, nephews and family members calling them out by name, especially the millennials. A live welll lived, gone too soon. Left with beautiful memories of Kathy is her son, Corwin Miller; sisters, Patricia Morris, Denise Smith, Janice Hall, Annette Spencer, Shirley Barnes, Bonita Barnes and Toni James; brothers, James Barnes and Jaimeus Barnes; brother-in-law, Robert Gregory; granddaughter, Mykia Miller; godchildren, Donita Wright and Tamarra Bryant; sister-friends, Bernadette Fouse, Amber Stackhouse, Valerie Miller and Jennell St. John; cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.

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Lillie Katherine Sumter

July 10, 1959 - March 9, 2023