Kathy Brinson Obituary
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Byrd Brinson, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Kathy was born in Jackson, MS on September 25, 1954, and was lifelong resident of the Coast. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, boating and fishing and enjoyed cross stitching. She attended Biloxi schools.
Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Brinson; parents, Alfred and Doris Byrd; sister, Victoria James; and brother, Sonny Schram.
Left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Crystal (Colby) Porter; step-daughters, Wendi Hawkins and Denise Webb; and grandchildren, Anniston B. Castille, Dakota (Landrie) Bickmann, Abigail Porter and Savannah Porter.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Byrd Brinson.
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