Catherine Faye Ralph, 83, of Memphis died Sunday morning, June 17, 2018 at the Scotland County Care Center.
She was born the daughter of Wayne and Edith May (Couch) Ralph on August 17, 1934 at the family home in Scotland County. She lived on the family homestead until moving to the Scotland County Care Center in October 2009.
Catherine attended the South Barker rural school. She was a valuable helper to her parents, assisting in the hayfields and gardens. She took care of all her family and was a good friend to many. Catherine had a great love for cats and cared for many during her lifetime.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Lowell V. Jackson.
She is survived by her sister, Beulah Jackson of Memphis; nephew, Larry and wife Shellie Jackson of Memphis; great nephew, David and wife Jodie Jackson of Memphis; great-great nieces Sadie, Morgan and Brooke Jackson, all of Memphis; a special friend, Diane Kight, of Memphis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 20 at the Gerth Funeral Chapel in Memphis with burial in the Memphis Cemetery. Visitation is prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the McAdow Cemetery or the Scotland County Care Center Activity Department.
