Mrs. Cato was born October 12, 1928 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of thelate Edward Eugene Buder and Maretta Graham Buder. She was a graduate of the Rome High School and attended Southwestern University in Memphis. She retired from Miller Bros. Inc.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, George Seery Cato; daughters, Suzan Cato, Christina (Greg) Flowers, Seery (Robert) Cato, and Rosamond Ramsey; grandchildren, Chelsea Digsby, Neely Vuaghn and Maria flowers: one sister, Marjorie Buder; and one nephew, Michael Faires.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2012, at 2 P.m. at the graveside in the Myrtle Hill Cemetery with Deacon Stuart Neslin officiating. The family received friends at a reception on Monday, March 5, 2012 from12:30 until 1:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 911 N. Broad Street, Rome, GA, 30161.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's School Scholarship Fund, 401 E. 7th St., Rome, GA, 30161. Arrangements under the direction of Daniel's Funeral Home, Rome, GA.