Cathy Sue Copenhaver

Cathy Sue (Graham) Copenhaver, 65, of Grain Valley, MO, passed away on June 8th, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Her family will hold a visitation from 10am-12pm Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home located at 11924 E 47th St Kansas City, MO 64133.

Cathy was born on June 6th, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Peter Joseph Graham Sr & Mary Genevieve (Albrecht) Graham. She attended St Mary’s High School where she was a cheerleader and she graduated in 1975.

Cathy retired from Children’s Mercy Hospital in 2019. She had a special bond with many of her coworkers, especially those that worked alongside her in the Health Information Management department.

Cathy came from a big family and loved spending time with them. Her grandsons meant the world to her and she even had a special little “saying” for each of them.

Cathy loved cheering on the KC Chiefs, Royals, and attending the NAIA basketball tournament with her dad and siblings. Anyone that knew her is aware of her LOVE for The Wizard of OZ, dancing, painting, and collecting angels.

Cathy is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Copenhaver, her parents, Pete & Mary Graham and her brother Steven Graham. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer and husband Jason Eissler of Garden City, MO and Kristina Fowler of Grain Valley, MO. Her 5 beloved grandsons, Logan Fowler, Mason Leskoff, Owen Eissler, Jackson Fowler and Parker Leskoff. 4 brothers, Pete Graham Jr, Ron Graham, Tom Graham and Dave Graham 1 sister, Karen (Graham) Greer and her “sister-cousin” Debi Quirarte. 4 Stepchildren, Emily Mackie, Valerie Bujak, Steve Copenhaver, Audrey Nixon and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.