Cathy J. Smith, 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from a rich life filled with those who loved her and travels to far reaches of the world. Born in Conyers, Georgia, she was a graduate of Young Harris College and Valdosta State University. She is the eldest daughter of Sylvia Johnson Smith and James Richard Smith of Conyers, Georgia. Cathy moved to Florida many years ago and became a travel director. She was most proud of working the Summer Olympics in Beijing and the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Cathy was a true caregiver in her professional life, always ensuring all needs and comforts of her clients in a quiet but perfect way. After traveling for business, Cathy always chose exciting locales for vacations with her partner, Lee. Two of their favorite vacations were to Newfoundland and Zion National Park in Utah. This past summer, Cathy organized a Smith family reunion in Augusta, Georgia. She especially loved and enjoyed her dogs, Tip and Sugar.
Cathy is survived by her partner of thirty-one years, Lee Beger; and her brother, Todd; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins from Conyers and Augusta, Georgia, and her family in Jacksonville.
A memorial service will be held at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Jacksonville Humane Society.
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HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family.
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