Catherine Ann “Cathy” Smith, 66, of Quincy, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home. A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation services have been provided by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Cathy was born October 5, 1956, in Coldwater, MI to Vera Andrews and adopted by Douglas Smith. Her father served in the US Coast Guard and the family traveled extensively during Cathy’s youth. She often reminisced about their time spent on the islands of Hawaii and Guam. She graduated from Coldwater High School in 1974 and spent several years in Lander, Wyoming where she worked in a state facility as a nurse’s aide. After relocating back to Michigan, she worked at various local businesses in Quincy. Cathy enjoyed the outdoors; going camping, hiking and gardening. She especially loved quilting.
Cathy is survived by her daughter Maggie (Kevin) Usher of Coldwater; her siblings Jackie (Dr. Gary) Werkman of Coldwater, Michael (Lisa) Smith of Coldwater, Randy (Leslie) Smith of Fairplay, MO; many special nieces and nephews including Jason (Terrie) Reichhart of Coldwater, Blair (Tony) Rogers of Kalamazoo, Doug Werkman of Ann Arbor and Jeff Werkman of Orlando, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her longtime companion Gary Bean in 2015.
Memorials may be directed to the Altrusa Backpack Buddies.
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