Cathy was born on Nov. 21, 1950, in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She graduated from Towers High in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Georgia Southern University. She was an avid golfer at Pine Lake Country Club with 18 Holers and enjoyed traveling with her family.
Cathy is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Fred Gilbert; three daughters, Heather Hardister, Pallie Gilbert, and Carrie Smith; four grandchildren: Avery and Barton Hardister and Lauren and Carson Smith. She is also survived by her mother, Ruth Cortiss; and four sisters and two brothers, Donna Royall, Ruth Steering, Barbie Watkins, Carol Terry, George Cortiss, and Warren Cortiss.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill.
The family will receive friends at Pine Lake Country Club immediately following her service.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions online at the NationalLungCancerPartnership.org.
Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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