Peggy Ann Cato, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband; Seaborn Cato, daughter; Jinx Cato, parents; Jack and Ila Clay and a sister; Hilda Balch. She is survived by a son; Clay Cato (Candy), grandchildren; Kristal Keener, Heidi Cato, Codi Ball (Landon), Chase Cato, Zach Keener (Katherine), Clayton Cato and five great-grandchildren.
Peggy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. After high school, she joined the United States Air Force where she met her husband of 49 years, Seaborn Cato. Peggy was a talented artist and participated in many art shows over the years in the Birmingham area. She and her mother Ila taught an adult art class at the Pell City Civic Center for over 20 years. Her talents were not limited to art. She also had a knack for gardening. Her yard was always filled with beautiful flowers. Peggy also loved dogs and watching Alabama football. Honorary pallbearers will be the nurses and staff at Colonel Robert L. Howard Veterans Home.
A visitation for Peggy will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel in the Maple Room located at 800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211. Following the visitation will be a graveside service from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum located at 600 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211 with military honors.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests making a donation in Peggy's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Cato family.
