Katie Harris

Katharine “Katie” Harris, #1 cat lover, proud viewer of 31 Adam Sandler movies, beloved daughter and sister and friend, passed away on October 14, 2023 at the age of 25.

Katie was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 1997. She was a Capricorn, through and through. Katie was homeschooled until high school, when she attended The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. In 2020, Katie graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS in Psychology. After working as a substitute teacher through GCPS, she began work as a Research Associate for Quantitative Insights at Material+.

Katie was a light to all who knew her. Her humor and wit were unmatched – she could make anyone laugh, no matter the circumstances, and she always found the spark of humor in the hardest moments. She loved books, especially books about lesbians, and most especially lesbian found family science fiction. She visited Disney more times than anyone could count, and even though she loved roller coasters with a passion, her favorite Disney ride was “Living with the Land.” Her passions included sectional sofas, weird earrings, the McElroy Brothers, Pokémon, Adam Sandler, lesbians, concerts, pasta, puns, eating kiwis with the skin on (and reminding everyone of it), The Sims, Survivor, Infinity Train, fries with a side of ranch, other people’s drama, scenic overlooks, information centers, and so much more.

Katie was immensely passionate. She was never afraid to speak up and fight for the things she believed in. She couldn’t tolerate people who lack empathy, or people who don’t use their turn signals, or olives, or push doors that look like pull doors. She never rode in an elevator unless she had absolutely no other choice, because you never know when you might get stuck.

Everyone is invited to join us for a celebration of Katie’s life on Saturday, October 21, 2:00 PM, at Wages and Son Funeral Home, 1040 Main St. Stone Mountain, GA 30083. No black attire is allowed (unless you’re REALLY goth and cool). Wear teal, your happiest colors, or your most obnoxious outfit.