"I had the privilege of knowing Cathy through the years she attended our RUMC Noah's Ark class . Her smile lit the room each Sunday and her heartfelt hugs were the best! She is missed, but I am so glad she's with Jesus, and reminding Him that she is "Cathy with a C.""
In loving memory of
Catherine Anne Gilbreth
March 21, 1960 - July 1, 2019
Ms. Catherine AnneGilbreth died peacefullyon Monday, July 1, 2019,at Seasons HospicePalliative Care of Georgiaat the age of59.
Cathy issurvived byhersiblings, Caroline Gilbreth Holley(Steve)of Milton, GA, Barbara Gilbreth Rossow(Raleigh)of Charlotte, NC,Craig Howard Metzler(Linda)of Mooresville, NC,Beverly Metzler Tifft(Steve)of Lancaster, PA, Bradford Carl Metzler(Judi)of Malaga, Spain, and many nieces and nephews.Cathy ispreceded in death byher mother, Jean Herriott Gilbreth, and her father, Joseph Hiram Gilbreth, both of Cumming, GA.
Cathywas born onMarch 21, 1960, in Morristown, NJ,and attended school in Ft. Washington, PA, andMiddletown,NJ. After moving toBirmingham, AL, she attendedthe United Cerebral Palsy ofBirmingham sheltered workshopand appeared on TV as part of their annual fundraising telethon. Through UCP, Cathy gained employmentat Arbys in Vestavia Hills, where she worked for ten years as their dining room hostess.Cathymoved to Cumming, GA,with her parents, and, following their deaths,moved to a group home in Alpharetta, GA, managed byenAble of Georgia, now known as InCommunity. She also attended their day program for many years. Cathy enjoyedChristmasmusicall year long, playing cribbage and solitaire, eating out, bowling, playing softball, and playing bingo. Cathy loved life, laughter, and virtually everyone she met.
The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home onFriday, July 5, at 1:00 PM. Services will begin at 1:30PM, followed by interment at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Cathys life.Donations may be sent toInCommunity Roswell, 1200 Old Ellis Rd., Roswell, GA, 30076, orSeasons HospicePalliativeCare ofGeorgia, 8013 Majors Rd., Cumming, GA30041.
Ingram Funeral Home Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"You were my heart in human form Cathy. It was an honor to be your caregiver. You taught me so much and you had no idea. You had a impact on my life that made me a better human. I will never forget you. I miss you so much already."
"A Garden Path Vase was sent on July 3, 2019Cathy was a very special part of our family and I will always cherish the many childhood memories I have with her. She will be forever missed. -Brandon"
"A Midsummer Blooms was ordered on July 2, 2019"