Kathrina (Cathy) Ann Terry, devoted mother, doting grandmother, wonderful sister & cousin and a friend to everyone, left her earthly home abruptly to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2022 at the age of 75 years. In between, Cathy loved, laughed, and inspired a countless number of people she met along her journey with her infectious smile.
Cathy was born to John and Bernice Burton Terry on December 4, 1946, in Stroud, Oklahoma. Cathy joined an older brother, Jeff Burton. Jeff and Cathy were then joined by siblings Barbara, Johnny (Pee-Wee), Bette and Mary and their family was complete. Cathy graduated from Stroud High School in 1965 and then attended OSU for one year before returning home to marry her high school sweetheart, Dennis Flatt. They were united in marriage at First United Methodist Church in Stroud. Together they welcomed a baby girl into their lives whom they named Andrea. Eventually Cathy returned to Central State University and received a Bachelors degree in Special Education and a Masters in Education. During Andrea’s “growing up” years Cathy taught in Stroud, Drumright and Davenport. She also taught in Houston for ten years then she taught and retired from the Broken Arrow School system. After retiring she substituted in Bixby where her grandchildren attended school. All of their friends called Cathy “Grandma” and would be so excited when she substituted and would holler at her down the hall & say. “Yay!! Grandma’s substituting today!”
Cathy enjoyed a lifetime of sewing, just as her mom did, and adored her grandchildren so she would sew special things for them like Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, t-shirt quilts & would even alter their friends clothes & bridesmaid dresses. She loved skiing, both snow and water skiing alike. Cathy was a “bowler” and grew up with family outings at the Stroud bowling alley. Another passion of Cathy’s was gardening, she loved taking care of hers and also helping others with theirs.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, John Terry, Sr. and Bernice Terry Bridges as well as her younger brother, Johnny Terry, Jr. (PeeWee).
Cathy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Raphe Thompson, grandson Blaine Roberson & girlfriend Reagan and granddaughter Bailee Pendergraft, husband Casey and great-granddaughter Karter. Other surviving family members include brother Jeff Burton and wife Kathy, sisters Bette Mount and husband Randy, Barbara Harvey and Mary Montaque and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. Cathy leaves behind a host of friends, she will be missed the most for her sincerity, generosity and love for her family & dear friends. She had a love for life that cannot be matched and lived each day to its fullest.
Services will be Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Stroud First United Methodist Church. Burial to follow at Stroud Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made in Cathy’s name to Stroud First United Methodist Church, 324 N. 2nd Ave, Stroud, OK 74079. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.parksbrothers.
net. Care services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, OK.