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Catherine McCarty Obituary
Catherine worked for the Kansas City, Kansas School District for 29 years, 28 of those years at Wyandotte High School. She was an active and beloved member of University United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. Catherine was an accomplished artist, and loved reading, camping, fishing, caring for others, and spending time with her long-time friend and companion, Robert Tevis.
Catherine married John L. Stakley in 1948, and had three daughters. They later divorced. She married Robert (Bob) E. McCarty in 1966 and became family to Bob's son and two daughters. Bob predeceased Catherine in 1984.
She is survived by her three daughters: Anna Brown and husband Richard, of Harrisburg, North Carolina; Jane Thomas, of Sacramento, California; and Laura Irick, of Lawrence, Kansas. She is also survived by her son and two daughters by marriage: Kenneth McCarty and wife Sandra, of Gardener, Kansas; Roberta Lopez and husband George, of Peculiar, Missouri; and Joyce Freed and husband Ronald, of Herington, Kansas. Catherine is survived by four grandsons and two granddaughters: Thomas Irick, of Lawrence, Kansas, Kris McCarty, of Gardner, Kansas, Sam Lopez, of Kansas City, Missouri, Robert Mowery, of Caney, Kansas, Colleen Pattimore and husband, Justin, of Paola, Kansas, and Jova Lopez, of Peculiar, Missouri. Catherine is also survived by seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on July 18, 2016, at 10:00 am at University United Methodist Church, 3148 Parallel Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66104.
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Amy Selm
July 18, 2016
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Laura always had such wonderful stories of her mother. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
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Cathy Crispino
June 23, 2016
Thomas, I had no idea Cathy McCarty was your grandmother. I see her ever cheerful countenance in you. Mrs. McCarty was so supportive during my time at Wyandotte High School, 1982-86. This was my first high school position, after two years of middle school, and I certainly needed all the help I could get. I remember her energy, her professionalism, and her loyalty to Mr. Rhone, our beloved principal. And that smile. Sending love and prayers for peace, as you and your family face the loss of a wonderful woman.
June 21, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you, it is never easy to lose a loved one who is so dear to your heart, May you draw comfort from God, who will sustain you and give you peace .2 Corn 1:3,4
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