Cathy Joe Waugh

Cathy Joe Waugh, 71 of Decatur, Alabama passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Decatur Morgan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was a devout Christian, loving wife, sister, and the most caring aunt anyone could ask for.

Cathy was born in Lawrence County Alabama on December 9, 1952. Cathy enjoyed cooking and spent many hours making delicious meals for her family.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin Taft Etheredge, and Eva Lee Evans Etheredge; sisters Marjorie (Josie) Etheredge, Jackie Crow, and Dorothy (Dot) Armstrong; brothers: Melvin Etheredge, Billy Ray Etheredge, and James (Sonny) Etheridge, brother-in-laws: Mac McGregor, and Ray Armstrong, sister-in-laws; Sybil Etheredge, Pat Etheredge, and Marie Etheridge.

Cathy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Darvin Waugh, Sister Lynn Varnado, brothers Ricky Etheredge (Suzy), and Carl (Bud) Etheredge (Doris), brother-in-law Ronald Crow and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Visitation will be held from 12-1 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Oak Park Church of God, 1502 16th Ave. SE. Decatur, AL 35601. With Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1 PM at the church with Pastor Robert R. Newman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

Those serving as Pallbearers will be Ronald Crow, Bennie Etheredge (Shorty), Hunter Etheredge, Jason Etheredge, Jerry Waugh, and Kelly Simpson.

Special thanks to Decatur Morgan PVC unit nurses, techs, respiratory therapist, housekeeping, and dieticians. In addition, a special thanks to Home Health physical therapist Karen Sandlin.