Catherine Clara Black, of Goodyear, AZ, formerly of Wichita, KS. Mom was born 2/27/1924 on a farm in Westphalia, KS to Paul and Lydia Highberger. She graduated Westphalia High School, where she excelled in sports, playing with her older sister Eleanor, and future sister-in-law Caroline. She carried her passion for sports throughout her life, proudly wearing her “Mahomes” jersey each week, throughout the Chiefs run to the Super Bowl.
The roots of Mom’s deep Catholic faith were instilled during her childhood by her father Paul and influenced every aspect of her life. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. We will miss her deeply and take comfort in celebrating her life well lived.
Mom is survived by her daughter Lynda Atkinson, brother Jude (Sharon), grand dogs Molly and Rowdy, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, her brothers and sisters-in- law Ken (Caroline), Robert and Milton (Mona), sister and brothers-in-law Eleanor Matrici (Lyle Moore and Gus) and son-in-law Gary Atkinson.
A visitation will be held for Mom at 1:30 pm Monday, May 18, followed by Holy Rosary at 3:00 pm, at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Her funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 am, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a memorial gift to the ASPCA or other charity in honor of her love for animals. She was also a long time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Important Note Regarding Services: Both the Mortuary and Church require all attendees to wear face masks and prudently practice social distancing.
Arrangements entrusted to Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Avondale, AZ.
The roots of Mom’s deep Catholic faith were instilled during her childhood by her father Paul and influenced every aspect of her life. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. We will miss her deeply and take comfort in celebrating her life well lived.
Mom is survived by her daughter Lynda Atkinson, brother Jude (Sharon), grand dogs Molly and Rowdy, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, her brothers and sisters-in- law Ken (Caroline), Robert and Milton (Mona), sister and brothers-in-law Eleanor Matrici (Lyle Moore and Gus) and son-in-law Gary Atkinson.
A visitation will be held for Mom at 1:30 pm Monday, May 18, followed by Holy Rosary at 3:00 pm, at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Her funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 am, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a memorial gift to the ASPCA or other charity in honor of her love for animals. She was also a long time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Important Note Regarding Services: Both the Mortuary and Church require all attendees to wear face masks and prudently practice social distancing.
Arrangements entrusted to Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Avondale, AZ.
Catherine Clara Black, of Goodyear, AZ, formerly of Wichita, KS. Mom was born 2/27/1924 on a farm in Westphalia, KS to Paul and Lydia Highberger. She graduated Westphalia High School, where she excelled in sports, playing with her older sister Eleanor, and future sister-in-law Caroline. She carried her passion for sports throughout her life, proudly wearing her “Mahomes” jersey each week, throughout the Chiefs run to the Super Bowl.
The roots of Mom’s deep Catholic faith were instilled during her childhood by her father Paul and influenced every aspect of her life. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. We will miss her deeply and take comfort in celebrating her life well lived.
Mom is survived by her daughter Lynda Atkinson, brother Jude (Sharon), grand dogs Molly and Rowdy, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, her brothers and sisters-in- law Ken (Caroline), Robert and Milton (Mona), sister and brothers-in-law Eleanor Matrici (Lyle Moore and Gus) and son-in-law Gary Atkinson.
A visitation will be held for Mom at 1:30 pm Monday, May 18, followed by Holy Rosary at 3:00 pm, at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Her funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 am, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a memorial gift to the ASPCA or other charity in honor of her love for animals. She was also a long time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Important Note Regarding Services: Both the Mortuary and Church require all attendees to wear face masks and prudently practice social distancing.
Arrangements entrusted to Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Avondale, AZ.
The roots of Mom’s deep Catholic faith were instilled during her childhood by her father Paul and influenced every aspect of her life. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. We will miss her deeply and take comfort in celebrating her life well lived.
Mom is survived by her daughter Lynda Atkinson, brother Jude (Sharon), grand dogs Molly and Rowdy, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents, her brothers and sisters-in- law Ken (Caroline), Robert and Milton (Mona), sister and brothers-in-law Eleanor Matrici (Lyle Moore and Gus) and son-in-law Gary Atkinson.
A visitation will be held for Mom at 1:30 pm Monday, May 18, followed by Holy Rosary at 3:00 pm, at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Her funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, May 19, at 10:30 am, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a memorial gift to the ASPCA or other charity in honor of her love for animals. She was also a long time supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Important Note Regarding Services: Both the Mortuary and Church require all attendees to wear face masks and prudently practice social distancing.
Arrangements entrusted to Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, Avondale, AZ.
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