Catherine was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Herbert and Anna Grace. She was a longtime care giver delivering care to home bound patients. Catherine attended St. Elmo Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her son, George Anselm Simon and a brother, Franklin Anselm Grace.
Catherine is survived by her children, Charlotte Simon, David Vincent Simon, and Terry Coffelt and husband Charles; grandson, Charles Joseph “CJ” Coffelt.
There will be no visitation and a private memorial service will be held at a later date in St. Louis # 3 cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee, 1 Siskin Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37403 or www.epilepsy-setn.org or to the Chattanooga Humane Society, 212 N. Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.