Nell M. Cathey
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Nell M. Cathey, 59, from South Bend, IN passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Nell was born in South Bend, IN on February 17, 1962, to the late Rev. Isaiah Jr. and Thelma (Maddox) Cathey, and remained a lifelong resident of the South Bend / Mishawaka area.
Nell is survived by her two daughters, Thelma Hoskin of Mishawaka and Curis Cathey of South Bend, IN; three grandchildren: Makayla Hoskin of Mishawaka, IN, Amelia "Millie" Nichols and Fenrir "Fenny" Cathey of South Bend, IN; five Nephews: Darnell (Cathey) Hunt, Maurice "Reese" Cathey, Montel, Maurell, and Myron O'Neal all of South Bend, IN; and a Niece Nellie Cathey-Younkin of Mishawaka, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Edward L. Jones and Maurice Cathey; and sister, Helyn R. Cathey.
Nell attended Washington High School in South Bend, IN. She was a production worker at Tripac up until her passing. Nell was a very caring and passionate individual who was loved by many. Her sudden death comes as not only a very big loss but also heartbreaking to those who were closest to her. She loved going to movies and had a passion for traveling, if you were going on a road trip, she would want to be in the passenger seat riding along with you. She was a member of Granger Community Church and considered herself to be a devout Christian.
There will be a Memorial Service for Nell on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 from 1-5PM at DeAmici's Italian Club, 302 W. 11th St. Mishawaka, IN 46544.
There is a gofundme on Facebook open to anyone who would like to make a donation to the family of Nell to help pay for funeral expenses.
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