A devout Christian, Catherine departed this world on Friday July 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Willie & Louise Barber, her son Jeffery Lewis, her sisters Loleatha Little & Fannie Lou Wingfieldand her husband Arthur Cohen. She is survived by her sons Gary Lewis, Solomon & Jason Cohen, her brothers Willie James & Willie Fred Barber and her sisters Juanita Moseley, Daphine Andrews & Thelma Harris, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Catherine and her family moved to Palm Bay in 1979 and it remained her home for the rest of her life. She was a stay at home mom and a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Catherine was known for her fashionable style and operated a Millinery Store in the Brevard Mall when her boys were older. She was an avid gardener and could always be found in the kitchen cooking up her harvest. Her family always praised her cooking and she was a natural entertainer. Catherine will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister, compassionate daughter & loyal friend. While we are saddened with our loss, we are joyful in knowing she is home with our Lord and Savior.