Katie Prince

Katie Prince, 82, passed away Dec. 5, 2025, in Anderson. She was born Feb. 6, 1943 to Jessie and R B Wheeler Sr. in Ruleville, MS. Katie was a graduate of Ruleville High School, later finding her love for helping others, working at Turtle Creek Nursing Home. She loved baking and loving on her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Robert Lee Ellis; daughter Emma Gean (Milton) Triplett, sisters; Ethel Stweart, Leanner Warren, Bertha (Mark) Taylor; brothers Leroy (Ann) Wheeler, Kirby (Vivian) Wheeler; grandchild Remarq A. Jenkins; great grandchildren Alayna Bennett, Jordyn Jenkins, Gabriel Jenkins, Izzabella Martin; sister in law; Eula Wheeler; and many special friends from Anderson Zion Baptist and Friendship Missionary Church.
Katie is preceded in death by her parents Jessie and R B Wheeler Sr., sisters Arleetha Steans, Carrie Wheeler; brothers Tamper Wheeler, and Cleve Wheeler.
Service will be at 11am Saturday at Anderson Zion Baptist Church 2008 Rev. J T Menifee St. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service.