Cathy Doster

Cathy Doster

Cathy Doster Obituary

Visit the Berry Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Cathy Doster, 66, of Lexington Highway, Elberton, wife of David Doster, died July 14, 2025, at her residence.

Cathy was born in Young Harris, GA on December 1, 1958, daughter of Roland Barnes and Joann Collins Deaver. She was a farmer.

Surviving, along with her husband David, are her son, Samuel Dan Stansel. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Alison LeeAnn Stansel.

No services are planned. 

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is assisting the family of Cathy Doster.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory

1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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