Catherine Anne Gaines Hillyer

Catherine Anne Gaines Hillyer obituary, Austin, TX

Catherine Anne Gaines Hillyer

Catherine Hillyer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2004.
Catherine Anne Gaines Hillyer Catherine Anne Gaines Hillyer died peacefully on July 17, 2004 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Scott Hillyer, and father, Clinton Sherwood Gaines. Cathy’s life was blessed by her three much loved children, Anne Elizabeth Hillyer, Stephen Scott Hillyer, Jr., and Sherwood Smith Hillyer. In addition to her children, she is survived by her mother, Mary Anne Gaines Goodearle and stepfather, James Roy Goodearle of Houston; grandmother, Carrie Catherine Gaines of Houston; sister, Alta Asmar and her husband, Charles, of Washington D.C. and their three children, Christiana, Charlie and Georgia; brother, Sherwood and his wife, Sally, of Minneapolis and their three children, Clinton, Savannah and Stella; brother, Greg Gaines and his wife, Jean of Houston and their three children, John, Maarten and Lucy; sister, Julie Gaines of Houston; stepsisters, Sarah Smith and husband, Curt, of Rochester, New York, Ellen Brown and husband, Craig, of Houston, Doris Funderburk and husband, Kevin, of Houston; stepbrother, Harold Goodearle and wife, Missy, of Houston; aunts and uncles and many cousins, of special note, the Cromers of San Saba; and her late husband’s cousin, David Dunham and his wife, Joan, and their three children, Hayden, Will and Patrick. Cathy was born in Frankfurt, Germany on February 23, 1959. Her life was centered around her children, her large and lively family, her community and her church. Blessed with a deep faith, quick wit and contagious enjoyment of life, her warmth and humor were a constant delight to her many friends. She was a frequent and enthusiastic volunteer for Casis Elementary School, O. Henry Middle School and the Elizabeth Ann Seton Board. Cathy will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank her wonderful friends for their kindness and support. A memorial service celebrating Cathy’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Drive, Austin, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillyer Children’s Trust, @ CoAmerica Bank-Tarrytown, 2414 Exposition Blvd., Suite D-110, Austin, TX 78703. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 – (512) 452-8811. You may view memorials online at wcfish.com

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July 27, 2004

Krista Clarke posted to the memorial.

July 20, 2004

Mary Lou Clarke posted to the memorial.

July 20, 2004

Kathy Crow posted to the memorial.

Krista Clarke

July 27, 2004

To the Gaines and Hillyer families, It has been many years since the Clarkes and the Gaines were together. However, some of our fondest life memories were spent with the Gaines family and Cathy was the leader of the kids "posse." Please know how all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Cathy will be greatly missed but remembered by all of us as a warm and loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. With warmest regards, Krista Clarke

Mary Lou Clarke

July 20, 2004

Dear Mary Ann and all of Cathy's family, We were so very saddened to hear about Cathy. Our memories of her are all happy ones and she was a true delight! The Clarkes have always loved the Gaines and we know her children must be wonderful too. Please know how much we care about you all and are praying for you now. We know Cathy and her Dad are having a blessed reunion. Much love from Bill and Mary Lou Clarke

Kathy Crow

July 20, 2004

Hi to all the Gaines family on this very sad day. We are thinking of you all and saying a prayer for you. Cathy was one of our all-time favorite people! We loved her! We hope to see you all sometime very soon. Our love to you all, Kathy Clarke Crow and family

Mary and Dick Watt

July 20, 2004

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Harriet Czarnecki

July 20, 2004

Mary Ann,

I'm sure you don't remember me but I worked at Gaines & Merrill in the late 70s, early 80s. I was very sorry to hear about Cathy. Please know you are in my prayers.

Barbara McNeir

July 19, 2004

Mary Anne,

Jean told me of Kathy's death and I just wanted to let you know that you and the family will be in my prayers.

Gail Calder

July 19, 2004

What a joy knowing Cathy, what sorrow for her children. From all of us at Austin Kitchen, God bless.

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