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Catherine M. Walker Williams - Class of
1977
Submitted by Bill Norvell <w.norvell@att.net>
on 30/Jul/2023
184.88.213.148
Catherine M. Williams, passed away peacefully on July 15,
2023, at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, New York
surrounded by those she loved dearly. She was born on
January 12th, 1959, in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Edgar
B. and Bessie I. (Goodnight) Walker. Cathy was a member of
the Newburgh Free Academy class of 1977 and graduated as a
Licensed Practical Nurse. She married Michael Williams that
same year.
Catherine was a
lifelong caregiver for family, friends, and her patients.
She especially loved caring for children and her family. She
was a certified daycare provider in the county of Sullivan
(NY) for over a decade while simultaneously caring for
various family members during their time of need. Cathy was
an animal lover who was known for always having a
four-legged friend.
In addition to her
parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Lawrence and
Edward Johnson, sister Harriet Hill and first-born child
Theresa Irene Walker Burns. She is survived by Brother
Steven Walker of Spokane, WA., sister Monica Harris of
Newburgh, NY., her Lifelong partner David Weber, her two
Daughters Dana Williams Walters (Garfield) of Ellenville,
NY, and Tamara Williams of Hurleyville, NY., her
grandchildren Anthony Walker, Sherrod Williams, Da’ Mani
Burns, Tottiona Waitley, Avani Womack, Alijah Williams,
Jakai Williams, Garcianna Walters, Gavarni Walters and
Daniel Eugene Augustus Foster. She is also survived by a
host of Nieces, Nephews and two incredibly special Friends
Susan Greene and Vincent Pittignano.
A visitation will be
held from 2 to 3pm on Friday, July 29, 2023 at New Testament
Church of Christ, 39 Clinton Ave., Ellenville, NY. A funeral
service will be held at the church at 3pm. Burial will
follow at Fantinekill Cemetery. Arrangements under the care
of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information
call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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