Cathy was born June 30, 1955 to the late Earl Hanson, Sr and Patricia Scanlon Hanson. She was a strong Christian woman. Cathy loved the outdoors; she enjoyed hiking and fishing, and spending time with her dog Louie.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Randy Merritt; two sons, Randy Merritt, Jr. and wife Meghan, and Jason Merritt; four grandchildren, a great-grandson; a brother, Earl Hanson, Jr. and wife Pam; a sister, Patty Hoyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Denise McCoy.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, March 5, 2020 in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, NC.
