Catherine Kouri Massad

Catherine Kouri Massad was born to Lebanese immigrants from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, George Kouri and Helen Swyden Kouri. She entered into life on May 3, 1928 in Brinkman, Oklahoma. She was the third of six children who grew up on a farm where she picked cotton in this tiny town. She was a graduate of Brinkman High School. She married Nicholas Massad at the age of 18, and in 1953 moved to Dallas where she spent the rest of her life in the town she grew to love. She had a long career with Sanger-Harris / Foleys (now known as Macy’s) where she received numerous awards for customer service. She retired after 27 years. Catherine was a dedicated Orthodox Christian and longtime fixture at Antiochian Women functions, and was also known for her volunteer icon and gift shop known as “Catherine’s Corner” at St. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, of which she was a founding member and spent more than 30 years loving and building. Catherine was a dedicated mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many. She was an example of a Godly life for all to follow. She was described as independent, strong, a giver, and a leader to many. She always wanted to be a writer and published an article about her immigrant family in The Brinkman Book. She was an avid sports fan which included the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, OU Sooners and the Dallas Mavericks just to name a few.

On October 12, 2014, Catherine peacefully fell asleep in Christ. She was met in Heaven by her husband, Nicholas and daughter, Mary Helen; her parents George and Helen Swyden Kouri; brothers Woodrow David Kouri, Namon George Kouri, and Kammell Kouri; sister Laveta Kouri Morris. Catherine’s life and legacy will continue to be honored and celebrated by her son, Nicholas Jr. and wife, Vicki; daughter, JoAnne Soueid and husband, Alberto; son, Michael George and wife LaDonna; sister Effie Fay Kouri Smith; grandchildren Margo Massad Kaplan and Craig, Nicholas Joe Massad III and Monica, Taylor Massad Tritt and Ethan, Joseph Soueid, Danny Soueid, Michael Massad, Jr., and Thomas Massad; Great Grandchildren: Mackenzie, Catherine, N.J., Micah, Jonah, and Jordan; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who she loved and were like her own children.

Visitation is from 6:00-9:00 pm at Sts Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church at their new location at 1225 Rosemeade Pkwy in Carrollton, Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Funeral Service will be at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the same location with a reception following. Internment will be Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Brinkman Cemetery in Brinkman, Oklahoma at 1:00pm.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church – Catherine Massad Fund.

May her Memory be Eternal