Edith Georgia Degelos Catching

Edith was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana by Edith Caroline (nee Adams) and Adolph Pierre Degelos. In 1955, she struck up a whirlwind romance with William “Bill” Catching of Hazlehurst, Mississippi and was married four months later in a union that lasted 61 years until Bill’s death. From their marriage, they had three daughters, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A dedicated mother, Edith held her family above all else, devoting her time, efforts and actions to supporting her loved ones in all regards. Passionate, jovial and boisterous, Edith was a bright light of conversation and a breath of life to her many friendships. She will be dearly missed and remembered.

Much loved mother of Karen Faucheux (Dale), Georgia Harrington (Chuck) and Laura Hinds (Phil). Cherished grandmother of Kenneth Faucheux (Joy), Paul Faucheux, Andrew Faucheux, Caroline Bruno (Chad), Craig Harrington, Douglas Harrington, Jordyn Whelan (Cody), William Hinds and Ross Hinds.

Great grandmother of Chip Bruno, Gretchen Bruno, Cooper Bruno, Henry Whelan and Theodore Whelan.

Dear sister to the late Richard “Dickie” Degelos (Joan), the late Lyle Degelos (Ann), and Carolyn Wanek Trueting (Michael & Robert). Remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Private funeral will be held at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home on Friday August 23rd, visitation at 10am with services starting at 11am followed by an interment at the Garden of Memories.

“Life is a gift, love is a gift, and when both are bestowed, you have a life well lived”

As a family, we would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the entire Inspired Living staff for the kindness and thoughtfulness they have shown our mother for the past seven years. Your love and compassion for her were apparent in all your actions. It touches our hearts and brings us great comfort in our time of grief. We would also like to thank Care Associates; especially Koryn, Georgette, and Valerie for the tender love and care they gave to Mom in her last year. A very special thank you to everyone who has been there for our mother, with visits and time during these last seven years since the passing of our father. We truly know it meant the world to her and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.