Catherine G. Cooley

Catherine G. Cooley, age 89, passed away on January 7, 2023.

Catherine was born on June 24, 1933 to William Harry and Mary  Lorena Wathen in Lebanon, Kentucky. As a young woman, Catherine moved to Michigan where she raised her family. She was very active for many of her years, playing in golf and bowling leagues, and also enjoying snowmobiling up north.  She loved her coffee and enjoyed a good garage sale.   Her joy of cooking  propelled her into the Food Service Industry  and ultimately she launched her own catering company.

Catherine was a long-time parishioner of Lakeside Assembly of God, where she participated in many of the women’s activities and ministries within the church.  Family was very important to Catherine. She planned big holiday gatherings and cherished  the memories that they created.

Catherine will be forever remembered by all who loved her.

Beloved mother of M. Anita (Gerry) Fischer, David M. (Melodie) Thomas, and Anthony W. (Gerri) Thomas; proud grandmother of Christopher Thomas, Elizabeth Wilson, Carolyn Roney, Daniel Fischer, Laura Fischer, Lauren Whitney, Kristin Thomas, Amy Moore-Richardson, Jennifer Thomas, Shana Morin, Michael Thomas, and Katie Mancour; loving great-grandmother to many; dearest sister of Rose, Betty, and Georgie.

Catherine is preceded in passing by her husband Harold Cooley, dear sons James H. Thomas & Philip A. Thomas, and siblings Frank, Odele, Joseph, Colleen and Geneva.

Visitation to take place on Thursday, January 12 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 13 at the funeral home. Instate, or gathering time, 10:00 AM. Service at 11:00 AM. Procession to Cadillac Memorial Gardens East to follow for burial.

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