Cathy lived a wonderful life where there was never a dull moment. From her politically active childhood, to raising her two kids who marched to the beat of their own drums, it was all exciting to Cathy. She loved spending time with her many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Cathy was a huge fan of MSU basketball, MSU football, and Detroit Tigers baseball. She was very proud of her parents and all the things she watched them achieve and was able to be a part of along side her brothers and sisters.
Cathy cherished moments she got to spend with her family, but especially adored her time with her grandchildren. She always had peppermint patties and Hershey Kisses on hand to share with each of her grandkids. She found joy in the little shows they would put on for her, the impressions they would do, crazy stories they had to share, and more recently, reminiscening in all the memories she had with them and others.
Cathy lived out the last few years of her life in a nursing home where she got weekly visits and dinners from her daughter and grandchildren until the shutdown, and then weekly treats and Diet Coke from her family. She took joy in participating in different activities and games. Most recently she served as the Resident President and was proud to hold the title.
Cathy was preceded in death by her father James F. McClure Sr., son Joseph E. Alverson, and her brother James F. McClure Jr. Surviving Cathy is her daughter Meaghan (Jesus) Gonzales, her mother Pauline McClure, daughter in-law Julie Alverson, her sisters Mary (Steve) Osmar, Elizabeth (Gary) Reason, Martha (Tom) Shaver, her brother Chris (Barbara) McClure, grandkids Zachary, Spencer, Jesus Jr., Andrew, Justin, Jacob, Kayleigh, Karli, Ava, Mya, and great-granddaughter Mila, as well as many loved and adored nieces and nephews.
She will be missed greatly but is now reunited with her father, who she longed to see again, her brother who she missed dearly, and her son who left a hole when she lost him. We love you. Written in loving memory by her grandchildren.
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