Katie Bigford Croom age 96 of Kelly died Tuesday February 28, 2012 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center. She was born February 18, 1916 in Cumberland Co. daughter of the late George and Ella Overton Benson. She was also predeceased by her husband Thomas Bigford, and a son Herman Bigford.

Surviving are three sons, Leon Bigford and wife Becky of Atkinson, Louis Bigford and wife Trenna of Loris SC, Charles Bigford and wife Karen of Florence SC; three daughters, Mary B. Woodcock of Castle Hayne, Ruth B. Pridgen of Atkinson, Annette B. Horrell and husband Charles of Atkinson; and many Grand, Great-Grand, and Great-Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Thursday March 1, 2012 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Don Yerby will officiate. Burial will follow in the Holmes Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday 7-8:00pm at Harrell's Funeral Home.