Catherine Rose Mead

Catherine (Cathy/Cate) Rose Mead, age 61, of White Cloud, MI, passed away January 30, 2020.  She was born January 24, 1959 in Hastings, MI, the daughter of Leon and Sue (Bishop) Smith. Cathy was a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School.

Cate was a lover of animals, often fostering rescued cats and dogs. She was a leader in the Barry County 4H K-9 club for many years.  She leaves behind her special fur babies Mario, Luigi, Ghost and Baghera.  She also enjoyed creating her own gifts for others including hand-made clothing, quilts or afghans.

Cathy was preceded in death by her husband Harry Douglas (Doug) Mead, as well as her father and mother.  She is survived by her fiancé William (Bill) Bailey of White Cloud.  She leaves behind her son Charles (Janice) Mead, Aaron Mead, Cricket Randall and Brock Randall.  As well as seven grandsons, Dylan, Douglas, Noah and Samuel Mead, Parker Mead, Shawn and Blake Sibley and seven granddaughters Nautica, Justice and Trinity Burkett, Kyra and Kendall Sibley, Payton and Paisley Randall.

Cathy is survived by her sisters Brenda (Scott) Benton, Cheryl Semler and her brother Gary Smith.  She was also survived by her nephews Wyatt Benton, Wesley (Lavonne) Semler and her nieces Ashley (Chris) Allison, Kaitlyn (Khalen) Laubaugh and Erica Smith.

There will be a viewing on February 9, 2020 at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI from 2-4 pm with the funeral service following at 4 pm officiated by Pastor Jeff Dowell of the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church.  This will be followed by a light dinner at the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Fellowship Hall, 888 Terry Lane, Hastings, MI 49058.

Contributions in memory of Cathy can be made to the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church to the address above or online at www.hastingssda.com.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence or make floral arrangements, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.