Margie Kauffman Cathey

Margie Kauffman Cathey, 96 of Mt. Ida, formerly of Camden, died Saturday, Sept. 05, 2015 in Mt. Ida. Mrs. Cathey was born Jan. 4, 1919 in Fordyce, the daughter of Henry Newton and Leona Willis Kauffman. Mrs. Cathey grew up in Camden, and at age 17, she graduated from Camden High School as Salutatorian of both her Junior and Senior classes. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church for over 64 years. She was a member of United Methodist Women's where she held many offices, including President. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cathey; her son, David Lee Cathey; and her only sister, Connie Laverne Coleman Survivors include her son, Donald Edward Cathey and wife, Barbara of Mt. Ida; one grandchild, Sherri Lee Funk; and one great-grandchild, Braxton Donald Funk, both of Maumelle; two nieces; six nephews; and two cousins. Graveside services for Mrs. Cathey will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery in Camden. The family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church after the graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church, 121 Harrison St., Camden, AR 71701 or to the Charity of your choice. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.