

Cathy, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2025 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminister in Charlotte, NC. She had been in the company of her loving family and the devoted care of those caring for her at the Hospice House.
Born September 24, 1948 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Charles B. Chandler and Catherine A. Chandler. Following graduation from Woodlawn High School in Baltimore, MD, Cathy furthered her education at East Carolina University, where she earned her BS in Education. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, She taught Home Economics for 8 years in Salisbury, MD and then finished up her first love which was nursing at Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury. After moving to Charlotte, NC, she began work at Presbyterian Hospital, where she worked as a high risk OB nurse for 35 years.
The joy of her life was her family, especially her grandkids. Adored by her husband Jim, they were married on June 27, 1970. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and knitting & crocheting, especially after retirement. Nothing made her happier than cooking or making something for a friend or family member. She was a member of the Charlotte Jr. Women's Club.
Cathy is survived by her husband of 55 years, James (Jim) Garrison Culp jr, two children, David Culp, (wife Nora) of Waxhaw, NC, Shay Culp of Mint Hill, NC and 3 beloved grandsons, Colin Culp, Joey Culp and Jake Culp.
A funeral mass will be held at Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Charlotte, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:45 pm in the St. Mary Day Chapel. Private interment will be held at a later date, at Sharon Memorial Park.
For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider the Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive, St. Matthew Catholic Church. www.stmatthew-catholic.org/worldhungerdrive
Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.
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