Kateesha Landry
September 27, 1975 – November 24, 2022
Kateesha Marie Landry was born on September 27, 1975, to the union of Ricky Landry Sr. and Victoria T. Landry in New Orleans, LA. Born the oldest child in a family of four siblings, she affectionately assumed the role of “Big Sister.” She had the reputation of lovingly spending time with her siblings playing, fussing, giving hugs, and assisting wherever possible. She was also known as “Nanny” to her nieces and nephew. When there was time to readjust, she said: “Do you want me to get the peacemaker?” They knew just what that meant.
Teesha attended Foster Elementary and Baldwin Elementary Schools, where she was enrolled in the advanced reading curriculum. She then attended Franklin Junior High and Franklin Senior High, where she graduated Class of 1993. She furthered her education at Southern University (Baton Rouge, LA), USL (Lafayette, LA.), and college advancements courses to attain certifications in Phlebotomy and Medical Laboratory Technician.
Kateesha served in the Air Force from 1999 to 2006. Her distinguished awards include Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, NCO Professional Service Award, Education Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
She accelerated in Air Force Military Training: Apprentice Service Specialist, Apprentice Diet Therapy Specialist Fundamentals, Military Laboratory Apprentice Phases I & II, Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School.
During her short life, she was employed with JC Penney, Maison Teche Nursing Home, Memorial Herman Hospital, and LRS Healthcare. Teesha leaves to honor her memory, her Son, Jalen Jacolby Landry; Father, Ricky Landry Sr.; Mother, Victoria T. Landry; Her Beloved, Eric Chatman; Grand-Dog, Xena; Sisters, Shateeka Douglas, Lisa Landry and Sarah Landry; Brother Ricky (Tiesha) Landry; Nieces, Nyomi, Daija, Amaya, Aalivia, Azaria, Madison, London, and Savannah; Nephew, Andre; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many devoted friends.
Visitation:
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM
McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021
Funeral Service:
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM
McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home, 4918 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021
Interment:
Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1:15 PM
Houston National Cemetery, 10401 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038