McMinnville, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native Mary Katherine Heraud, age 87, was born January 7, 1929 and died October 7, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Clara Cunningham Ferguson. She was married to Augusto Heraud who preceded her in death on February 13, 2004. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Ferguson. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Murry and Tracie Heraud of McMinnville; three grandchildren, Fredrick McDonald and Cynthia Heraud both of Michigan, and Dustin Bateman of McMinnville; and step-daughter, Debra Heraud of Michigan. A graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Coffee County, TN with Gary Newby officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at High's.