She was born August 4, 1946, the daughter of Herman and Lizzie Clark. Catherine was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church. She took pride in operating her own beauty salon for many years. She never met a stranger and loved spending time with family and friends. Her optimism and laughter will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her daughter, Velena (Brandon) Nowling; a son, Lonnie (Jane) Brewer; siblings, Betty and Roy; a grandchild, Anna Mae; and a granddog, Obie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Veldon Meade; her parents; and a sister and brother.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304. Burial will follow at Elm Ridge Memorial Park.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.