Patsy
Frances Cathey
October 2, 1936 - March 23, 2022Patricia Frances
Cathey known as Patsy to family and friends earned her
angel wings March 23, 2022.
Born Patricia Moore to Jessie James Moore and Rene
(Anderson) Moore in Dallas, October 2, 1936, she was
their only child. She was a cheerleader at Carrollton
High School. While in school she met the love of her
life and future husband Bobby Dale Cathey, who graduated
high school 5 months prior. Bob and Patsy met on a blind
date, set up by friends, where Bob said he knew from
that first date he would marry her one day. Bob enlisted
for two years while Patsy worked in a Dallas department
store. They continued writing letters to each other and
once he returned home, they married in Dallas and Bob
transferred from the Johnson & Johnson in Dallas to the
Johnson & Johnson in Sherman. They moved to Sherman with
their one-year-old daughter Leslie and eventually had
two more children, Brian, and Kevin. Patsy retired from
the Grayson County Attorneys Office. She was a member of
the school’s P.T.A. She also was her daughter’s campfire
leader for five plus years, starting with Bluebirds
through the 8th grade. She was also her son’s cub scout
leader for years. Patsy was a charter member at Parkview
Church of Christ 1964-2006, and a member of Western
Heights Church of Christ since 2006. She was a mother,
grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly
missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Rene
Moore, youngest son, Kevin Cathey and his wife Tiffany
Cathey.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years this month,
Bob Cathey, daughter Leslie Cathey, son Brian Cathey and
wife Cindy, grandchildren Jessica Horne and husband
Anthony Horne, Brittani Cathey, Caleb Cathey, Garret
Cathey and wife Montana, and two great grandchildren
Hollis and Ellie. She is also survived by many wonder
friends and extended family.
“This world is not my home; I’m only passing thru”
A visitation will be held Monday, March 28th at Western
Heights Church of Christ from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. with a
funeral service following at 2:00 P.M. Burial will
follow the service at West Hill Cemetery. |