Catherine Denise Dockery

Catherine Denise Dockery was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 7, 1957, to Norman and Patricia Clements and passed away on February 10, 2026, in Troy, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Adrion Dula (Joseph Kuhn); her four grandchildren, Kadence Kuhn, Phoenix Dula, London Dula, and Waylon Dula; and by her sister and best friend, Cynthia (Gary) Weigand; her niece, Emily (Jeff) Wolka; and her great-niece, Kathleen Wolka. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia; her son, John D. Dula; and her father, Norman.

Cathy played basketball, volleyball, and softball in junior high and high school and was a varsity lettered athlete for Sterling Heights High School. She continued playing softball after high school in women’s leagues. She was also an avid skier and traveled to Vail, Colorado, twice with Blizzard Ski School, which she and her sister attended together.

After high school, Cathy earned her EMT license from Macomb Community College and worked as an EMT for an ambulance company before her marriage to John S. Dula and her move to Massachusetts, where her two children were born. Cathy later worked in a lab for Hologic, Inc., in Marlborough, Massachusetts, before returning to Michigan.

Cathy loved animals and adopted and cared for many throughout her lifetime, including her prized horse; her many adored parakeets and cockatiels over the years; and her beloved dogs. At the time of her death, she was battling breast cancer while still working as a caregiver for Visiting Angels of Oakland. She cared deeply for her clients and was treasured by them, their families, and her co-workers.

Cathy relished spending time with and doting on her grandkids. She also loved reading, music, gardening, and art and developed a passion and pleasure for playing music, caring for plants, and sketching and painting in her later years.

Cathy loved and cherished her family and friends, who will miss her dearly.

Arrangements entrusted to Kaul Funeral Home St. Clair Shores Chapel.