Cathy Jean Lowder Martin

Cathy Jean Lowder Martin, 58, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Cathy was born August 18, 1963 in Stanley County to the late Betty Russell Heatherly. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and worked as an accountant. Cathy was a lover of all people, and never met a stranger, becoming best buddies in no time. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Col. James Heatherly; and brother, Phillip Lowder. She is survived by her husband Bruce Martin; son, James Russell Hogan and wife Tiffany; brother, Barney "Tim" Lowder and wife Reva; sister, Phyllis Hill and husband Mike; aunt, Linda Russell; nieces, Savannah and Samantha; and nephews, Preston and Timothy. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Douglas Price officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.