Cathy Jo Forsythe

Cathy Jo Forsythe, age 77, of Brighton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born on December 22, 1943 in Inkster, Michigan. Cathy was the first born to Henry and Hilda (nee: Senczyszyn) Hoeft. Cathy graduated Magna cum Laude in 1962 from Redford High School. There she won many business awards and honors and was a member of the National Honor Society. She is a former employee of the Detroit Board of Education and Ford Motor Company. Cathy loved her trips to the casino and Bingo. She loved gathering with extended family and friends and the card games played with them. "Cathy would never miss a party." her daughter said. Cathy lived for her grandsons who meant the world to her. She also enjoyed music, particularly, Elvis, Ricky Nelson, and the Everly Brothers. At one time Cathy was the President of one of the "Ricky Nelson Fan Clubs".

Cathy is survived by her husband, John C.; sons, Steven Forsythe and Rick (Tonia) Forsythe; daughter, Shelley (Robin) French; grandsons, Matthew, Reagan, and Rex; brothers, Henry Hoeft and the late Michael Hoeft. As Cathy's mother passed away when she was a very young girl, she was lucky enough to be raised by many of her aunts and uncles. Taking the lead of raising Cathy was George and Virginia Brinker. Their daughters, Judy Rose and Patricia Horvath were considered sisters by Cathy. Judy was a junior bridesmaid and Patricia was the flower girl when Cathy married John on January 11, 1964.

Family and friends may visit on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 W. 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. On Monday, visitation continues from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral Home.

Memorials in Cathy's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).

Please share a memory or condolences with her family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com.