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Catherine Day Batson

Services for Mrs. Catherine Day Batson of Brookhaven are 3:00 pm Sunday June 2, 2019

at Lucien Baptist Church with visitation from 1:00 until time of service.

Burial is at the Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 

Mrs. Batson, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at her residence. 

She was born on October 11, 1930, to Emery Abner and Myrtia Jane Day. 

She graduated from McCall Creek High School and attended Co-Lin Jr. College. 

As co-owner of Betty Anns's for 38 years, she shared her talent of sewing and design to clothe and inspire all of her customers of their beauty from the inside out. 

Throughout the years, she has especially touched the lives of countless brides, mothers of brides, queens, pageant contestants,

and others in finding and fitting them with their perfect dresses.

 

Mrs. Batson was a lifelong member of Lucien Baptist Church where she proudly served as the President of the Homecoming Cemetery Committee for many years. 

She also attended First Baptist Church with her family.

Being called "Gee Gee" not only by her grandchildren, but to all she had the pleasure of knowing always brought a smile to her face. 

Sugar, her longtime Pomeranian companion, rarely left her side and was always dressed in an outfit that was custom designed especially for each occasion. 

 

Mrs. Batson was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Batson, her parents,

Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Day, her brother, Emery Abner Day, Jr. and her sister, Dot Porter. 

 

She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Batson McDonnieal and her granddaughter, Mary Catherine Franklin and husband, Keith Franklin,

and grandson, Grant McDonnieal and wife, Allyson McDonnieal, and several nieces and nephews, and many special friends.

18 comments

  • Comment Link Sandy Barker Monday, 03 June 2019 18:57 posted by Sandy Barker

    So sorry Cathy. Praying for you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Tina Sykes Sunday, 02 June 2019 18:09 posted by Tina Sykes

    Prayers for you and your family Cathy. So try for your loss.

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  • Comment Link Sherry R. Davis Friday, 31 May 2019 22:15 posted by Sherry R. Davis

    I’m so very sad to hear this Cathy. Bless her heart. Gosh EVERYBODY loved your momma. Prayers going up to all of you!

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  • Comment Link Kathy McGehee Friday, 31 May 2019 20:59 posted by Kathy McGehee

    I will miss Ms. Catherine, she was such a gracious lady.

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  • Comment Link Emily Reid Carter Friday, 31 May 2019 20:45 posted by Emily Reid Carter

    Cathy,
    Lifting prayers for you and your family. Your mother was such a sweet person.

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  • Comment Link Barbara Herring Friday, 31 May 2019 20:04 posted by Barbara Herring

    Cathy, I really thought this day would never come. Ms Catherine was one of those ladies who would always be here. I learned so much from her. She had so much knowledge to share. I will never forget her nor her kindness to everyone. I’ll love her forever.

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  • Comment Link Connie Board Friday, 31 May 2019 19:52 posted by Connie Board

    Cathy,
    So sorry to hear this. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family. I know you are thankful to have been able to care for her and spend time with her.

    Love and prayers,
    Connie Board

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  • Comment Link Connie Board Friday, 31 May 2019 18:56 posted by Connie Board

    Cathy,
    So sorry to hear this. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family. I know you are thankful to have been able to care for her and spend time with her.

    Love and prayers,
    Connie Board

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  • Comment Link Tammy Byrne Jackson Friday, 31 May 2019 18:16 posted by Tammy Byrne Jackson

    Cathy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. Your mother was such a sweet and gracious lady.

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  • Comment Link Cindy Laird Friday, 31 May 2019 18:11 posted by Cindy Laird

    I will miss her. She was such a hoot!

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  • Comment Link Marsha Webb Friday, 31 May 2019 18:07 posted by Marsha Webb

    I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Catherine's passing. May God comfort you. It was always fun visiting with her at Betty Ann's. She was so talented at choosing just the outfit that would compliment a person. Praying for your family.

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  • Comment Link Joyce Ballard Smith Friday, 31 May 2019 17:46 posted by Joyce Ballard Smith

    Cathy my heart is breaking. I loved your mother so very much as everyone did. She was always Gee Gee to me and Haddon. He loved to bring her a McDonald’s burger when we would be out and about. She loved him too. I will be praying for you and your sweet family . I am out of town so if I don’t make it back please know I love you all !!!!

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  • Comment Link Felicia Crane Friday, 31 May 2019 15:51 posted by Felicia Crane

    Cathy and Mary,
    Oh how I will miss my sweet friend. I will miss her coming by to visit with Sugar dressed in her seasonal costume . And I too called her “Gee Gee”. I was so glad to get to know this precious lady and call her my friend? love and prayers to you .
    Felicia Crane

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  • Comment Link Amanda Rawls Friday, 31 May 2019 15:49 posted by Amanda Rawls

    Cathy, she is with my mama and they are sewing and laughing in Heaven! CatAnn is probably making new choir robes for the angels and mama is sewing on the trim! ❤️ They were a good team then, and now FOREVER! Love you sister. Praying for you..?

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  • Comment Link Susan Boutwell Friday, 31 May 2019 15:48 posted by Susan Boutwell

    So very sorry for your loss? She was always so kind, gracious, and beautiful. Prayers for Gods comfort ❤️

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  • Comment Link Lynda Derrick Friday, 31 May 2019 15:19 posted by Lynda Derrick

    Cathy, David and I are so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. Alway the elegant lady, we adored her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you......

    Lynda and David Derrick

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  • Comment Link Marlene Dillard Rollins Friday, 31 May 2019 15:01 posted by Marlene Dillard Rollins

    So very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Catherine. She and my mom ate lunch nearly every day when they worked in Meadville. She helped with our wedding and was simply a wonderful lady. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  • Comment Link Karen White Castilaw Friday, 31 May 2019 00:51 posted by Karen White Castilaw

    Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing! She was such a precious Lady... Always with a smile on her face! I'll be praying for God to comfort you as you go through this difficult time. Love you Girl!

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