Katie Lee Barber Brady

Katie Lee Barber Brady
June 14, 2004 – June 20, 2026

Katie Lee Barber Brady, 22, a resident of Kentwood, LA, died June 20, 2026, following an automobile accident. She was the youth leader at Lifeway Apostolic Church in Kentwood. She was returning home from serving the Lord and her beloved children at a camp in Arkansas. Katie dearly loved all the young people she had the privilege to mentor and grow in their faith. She was an excellent cook and baker, especially her delicious cinnamon rolls, homemade bread, and sweets for the holidays. Katie loved spending time in the outdoors with her husband, and really liked videoing the pranks and tricks she pulled on him all the time. She enjoyed thrift shopping and traveling. Katie will be forever remembered for her kindness to the young people of her church and the deep love she had for her family and others. She lived her life fully, working in the Kingdom of God
She is survived by her husband, Jay Brady of Kentwood; parents, John Barber and Bridgette Gilmore Barber of Tylertown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kalyn and Blake Devall, Haley and Marvin Raymundo; nephews and nieces, Kaden, Wes, Jay, Everly, Tucker, Evelyn and a soon expected niece Cambrie Kate; grandparents, Donnie and Delories Gilmore of Sumrall, MS, Natalie Brumfield of Franklinton; uncles and aunts, Joshua Gilmore, Jacob and Aprile Gilmore, Vince and Melinda Barber, Matthew Barber, Bradley and Megan Barber; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Tim Brady and Miranda Bryant Brady; sister-in-law and longtime best friend, Mariah Brady.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Wesley Barber; aunt, Cindy Barber; and uncle, Caleb Gilmore.
Visitation was at First Apostolic Church of Liberty, MS, on June 27, 2026.