Cathy Lynn Gentry

Cathy Lynn Gentry

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May 15, 1946 ~ February 24, 2014

SERVICES: FUNERAL: 10:00 a.m. Monday February 24, 2014 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home VISITIATION: 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Mona Safley FINAL RESTING PLACE: Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Cathy Lynn Gentry, 67, of Elizabethtown, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the home of her daughter in Columbus. Cathy retired from Scipio Elementary School where she was a teacher's aide for 19 years and loved teaching elementary children. She was a part-time secretary for Scipio United Methodist Church, where she was a member and participated in Hands of Hope. She also was "Myrtle" of the Myrtle & Turtle Clown Ministry and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed cooking and was well known for her sour dough bread, mac & cheese, Christmas pudding (her husband's family recipe), and strawberry-banana Jello dessert. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. Born in Columbus May 15, 1946, Cathy was the daughter of Ebert Louis Voelz and Wilma Pfeiffer Voelz. She married Wayne Gentry April 3, 1965. Survivors include her husband; a son, Christopher T. (Sarah) Gentry, Franklin; a daughter, Lisa L. Gentry-Sterling, Columbus; a brother, Jack (Marilyn) Voelz, Muncie; a sister, Nancy V. Hoeltke, Columbus; a brother-in-law, Jerry D. Gentry, Columbus; a sister-in-law, Aleta Lewis, Columbus; grandchildren, Brittany Sterling, Jackson Gentry, and Isabela Gentry; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, James Gilbert Gentry.

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  1. We are so sorry you have had to say goodbye to your loving mother and wife. We will always remember her smile that was always present and the twinkle in her eye for her grandbabies! It is obvious she loved you all so much and loved being with you. Thinking of and praying for you all.

  2. Wayne, Lisa and Chris… I am so sad to hear of the passing of Cathy. She was a wonderful person and so much like a 2nd mom when we were all in school. I know you will all miss her dearly. I hope to stop by Sunday to express my sympathy and say final goodbye. Love and Prayers.. Lora , Matt and Mackenzie.

  3. Lisa, I was so saddened to hear that your mother had suddenly passed. My thoughts and prayers with be with all of you today and especially tomorrow.

  4. We send our prayers and hugs for you all. We hope that you are able to find strength and peace through your faith and comfort from God’s unending love. We know Cathy was a source of wisdom and compassion for all. Hugs, Mona and Gary Wirth

  5. Uncle Wayne, Lisa, Chris and Brittany, Sending love and hugs to you all. I will always cherish the beautiful memories of Aunt Cathy. She will be forever remembered, and forever missed. Love you all, Lauren


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cathy gentry

May 15, 1946 ~ February 19, 2014

SERVICES: FUNERAL: 10:00 a.m. Monday February 24, 2014 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home VISITIATION: 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Mona Safley FINAL RESTING PLACE: Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Cathy Lynn Gentry, 67, of Elizabethtown, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the home of her daughter in Columbus. Cathy retired from Scipio Elementary School where she was a teacher's aide for 19 years and loved teaching elementary children. She was a part-time secretary for Scipio United Methodist Church, where she was a member and participated in Hands of Hope. She also was ?Myrtle? of the Myrtle & Turtle Clown Ministry and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed cooking and was well known for her sour dough bread, mac & cheese, Christmas pudding (her husband?s family recipe), and strawberry-banana Jello dessert. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. Born in Columbus May 15, 1946, Cathy was the daughter of Ebert Louis Voelz and Wilma Pfeiffer Voelz. She married Wayne Gentry April 3, 1965. Survivors include her husband; a son, Christopher T. (Sarah) Gentry, Franklin; a daughter, Lisa L. Gentry-Sterling, Columbus; a brother, Jack (Marilyn) Voelz, Muncie; a sister, Nancy V. Hoeltke, Columbus; a brother-in-law, Jerry D. Gentry, Columbus; a sister-in-law, Aleta Lewis, Columbus; grandchildren, Brittany Sterling, Jackson Gentry, and Isabela Gentry; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, James Gilbert Gentry.

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  1. We are so sorry you have had to say goodbye to your loving mother and wife. We will always remember her smile that was always present and the twinkle in her eye for her grandbabies! It is obvious she loved you all so much and loved being with you. Thinking of and praying for you all.

  2. Wayne, Lisa and Chris… I am so sad to hear of the passing of Cathy. She was a wonderful person and so much like a 2nd mom when we were all in school. I know you will all miss her dearly. I hope to stop by Sunday to express my sympathy and say final goodbye. Love and Prayers.. Lora , Matt and Mackenzie.

  3. We send our prayers and hugs for you all. We hope that you are able to find strength and peace through your faith and comfort from God’s unending love. We know Cathy was a source of wisdom and compassion for all.
    Hugs,
    Mona and Gary Wirth

  4. Lisa, I was so saddened to hear that your mother had suddenly passed. My thoughts and prayers with be with all of you today and especially tomorrow.

  5. Uncle Wayne, Lisa, Chris and Brittany,

    Sending love and hugs to you all. I will always cherish the beautiful memories of Aunt Cathy. She will be forever remembered, and forever missed.

    Love you all,
    Lauren


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