Joyce Catchings
Joyce Marie Killian Catchings, 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Thursday, August 27, 2009.
She was the daughter of the late Paul and Tennie Killian and was preceded in death by her husband, Joe William Catchings and her dog, Sassy.
She was a member of Graysville Baptist Church. Joyce was a very loving woman and everyone seemed to be drawn to her smile and kindness. She will be missed and remembered by many. She was an avid animal lover who cared for any stray that came to her doorstep.
Joyce was a good homemaker and worked hard to raise five children. Her son Gary (Bubba) loved his mother and was always at her side for 30 years. He and his daughter Stacy took care of her until the end when Jesus took her home to be with her loved ones in heaven.
Survivors include five children, Shelia Burton, Cleveland, Tn., Sharon (Ken) DeZarn, Kingsport, Tn., Sherry (Tony) Buckner, Collegedale, Tn., Sandy Harris, East Ridge, Tn., Gary “Bubba” Catchings, of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Stacy Catchings, Mark Morrow, Tracy Forrester, Christina Dockery, Jeff Davis; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, James (Gwen)Killian, Harrison, Tn.; sister, June Jenkins, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Joe Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4–8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home – Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.