Cathy worked for Sears as an appliance technician for 10 years. She started working at BASF in 1988 as a Sr. Technician and retired in 2008 after 20 years of service. Cathy had a talent and skill for fixing anything that was broken. She had an outgoing personality, she never met a stranger, and always had a smile on her face. Cathy enjoyed family gatherings, outings, parties, and going dancing. Her favorite hobby that she loved to play was golf. She enjoyed playing a round at the local golf courses. Most importantly, Cathy loved and cherished, her son, Jeb and grandchildren.
Cathy is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard Earl and Ruth Riley; grandparents, John and Pearl May; and ex-husband, James Austin Broaddus.
Cathy is survived by parents, Donald Earl and Clara Jeanne Riley; son, James Earl “JEB” (Cindy) Broaddus; sister, Rhonda Riley; grandsons, William James Broaddus, II and Austin Riley Broaddus; granddaughter, Emily Grace Broaddus. She will be dearly missed by her lifetime partner Patty Jo Walker.
A visitation will be held at Restwood Funeral Home on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Restwood Funeral Home on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. followed by a private family graveside service.
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