Catherine Jo Ann (Greathouse-Dougan) Bruce, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024. Cathy was in the comfort of her own home when she left this world. She struggled medically the last few years so it is bittersweet for her loved ones left, as we will sadly miss her physical presence yet we know she is now free from pain.
Cathy was born on March 7, 1957 in Carthage, Missouri to Billy Joe and Vida Evelyn Greathouse. She resided in Grandview, Missouri her adult life where she met her husband, Kent Bruce. They were married on August 21, 1987. Cathy’s world revolved around her family. Her grandchildren brought her so much joy. She was able to remain close to her mother throughout her life and that also brought much happiness to Cathy to be able to help her when needed. She had many close friends whom she and Kent were able to make many wonderful memories with. She had a talent of hand sewn cross-stitching and blessed our family with beautiful quilts and keepsakes. We now will forever cherish those hand-sewn gifts. She also had a love for fashion and was always dressed to impress from head to toe.
She is survived by her husband Kent Bruce, her children Eric, Brandon and Jessica Dougan, Alex (Edie) Bruce and Dawn (Bob) Atkerson; grandchildren Taylor, Christopher, Mason, Mercedes, Sebastian, Brently, Jack, Maddie, Candice, Taylor, Kyle, Hannah, CJ, Bailey, Bethany and Jozelyn; brothers and sisters Sheryl (Dan) Hartman, Carol (Dave) Cutting, Anita Clifford, Vivian (Pat) Workman, Karen (Steve) White, Debra Rader, Brent (Tony) Greathouse, Ronnie (Johnna) Greathouse and Billy Greathouse; step mother Mardy Greathouse; in-laws Cliff (Beverly) Bruce, Mark (Grace) Bruce and Dawn Ehrhardt. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved her dearly.
Cathy is preceded in death by her father Billy Joe Greathouse, mother Vida Evelyn Arnold, step father Bill Arnold, brother Daryl Arnold and in-laws Jay, Ada and Kerry Bruce.
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