Cathy Sue White
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Cathy Sue White, 73, of Jonesboro, Georgia, passed away August 24, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 1, 1949, to the late Emmett and Sue White. Cathy was a graduate of Fulton High School and went to the University of West Georgia where she obtained her BA degree in Biology. She later went on to Georgia State University getting her MED in Biology Education, and an Education Specialist Degree in Education Administration. She was very active in her community, joining clubs such as the Morrow Civic Women's Club and the Clayton County Retired Educators Association. She taught science for 13 years and was an assistant principal for 18. She was a devout member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro for over 20 years where one of her greatest joys was playing the piano for their sister church Iglesia Bautista Victoria en Cristo. She was raised at Lakewood Heights Baptist Church where she was a member for 46 years and served as pianist for 15 of those. After retirement, Cathy was an active participant with the Meals on Wheels program. Cathy is survived by her brother, Robert (Barbara) White; her niece, Allyson (Matt) Postell and children; her nephews Jason Terry, Lance (Virginia) Terry, and Kevin (Kerry) Matthews and their children; as well as extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in the chapel at the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Cathy's name to the Good Shepherd Clinic, Samaritans Purse, or Gideons International. We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com