Katherine "Katie" Theresa Haizlip, 21, of California, MD passed away on October 10, 2013 in Lexington Park, MD. Born on May 10, 1992, she was the daughter of Mike Haizlip and Cindy Nelson and her husband Jay Nelson.

Katie is survived by her boyfirend Saxson Simpson, sister Chelsea Haizlip, grandparents; Charles and Gail Thompson, Rod and Gerrie Haizlip, Shirley and Jim Gregory, and Lannie and Phyllis Nelson. Aunts and Uncles; Chucky and Renee Thompson, Jennifer and Chuck Schwartz, Josh and Lisa Maggio, Lori, and Lynn Haizlip, and Amy Nelson. Cousins; Zach, Jeremy, Melanie, Gracie, Mason, Olivia, Carlie, Benny, Grace, and Lawsen.

Katherine graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2010 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD. Katie was known for her love of music, compassion for others, the love of her family was beyond words could ever say. She could always bring laughter to anyone around her; she will always be missed, and never forgotten.

The family will receive friends on October 16, 2013 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 5:00 PM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.