On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Catherine (Cathy) Elvina Ellen Howard Love, loving mom, Nanny & dear friend went to be with her Lord & Savior, in Cabot, at the age of 81 years young. Cathy fought, very bravely, with a strong faith, a battle with cancer for 3 yrs & 5 months. Catherine was born in Norfolk, England on July 31, 1939 to Robert & Dorthy Francis Howard. She worked for 33 years at the BX at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, AR. Where she made so many wonderful lifelong friends who faithfully came to visit her during the last 2.5 months. She was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, which she loved with all her heart. She loved her Sunday school class & all the wonderful times she had with the ladies in her class who was always visiting her in the last months. Faithfully doing her Bible lesson every morning, even on the last morning she was conscious before her passing. She also loved going every morning, while still able, to walk at the community center in Cabot. She made so many wonderful lifelong friends there that she cherished & who also faithfully came to visit her during the last 2.5 months. She may have lived in the United States for close to 50 plus years but her heart truly always remained in England. She loved to look back on all the memories of her childhood there with her 8 siblings, especially her 4 younger brothers.
Catherine was survived by her children: Michael A. Love (Karla); Deborah A. Foley (Mark – deceased); Ellen M. Smart (Mike – deceased). Grandchildren: Sean M. Love (Amanda), Joshua A. Love, John A. Foley, Luke A. Foley; Erica A. Foley (Charles), Chase Brockinton, Jessica Hope (Daniel), Matt Brockinton, Ross Smart. And many great grandchildren & she was very anxiously awaiting the arrival of her great grandson Revan A. Love. Siblings: June E. Howard, Brenda Howard Passeau. Clifford W. Howard (Ann), Alan F. Howard, Malcolm R. Howard (Sandra). Many nieces & nephews. And so many wonderful friends, Catherine was preceded in death by sisters: May Howard Miller & Christine Howard Graffam. Brother: Irvin R. Howard
Catherine was loved & will be missed by many; Family & friends are invited to attend a celebration of life memorial on Tuesday May 11th at 2pm at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Located at 163 Mt Carmel Road, Cabot, AR 72023. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Carti Cancer Center in Little Rock.
Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400
Please Click Link for Video Tribute of Catherine’s Life:
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QHTWKPY7JTBWC87H
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Enjoyed working with you Cathy!
Thank you. She loved all the people she worked with.
Prayers for the family for peace and comfort
Thank you.
Mike, Karla and family,
There are truly no words to express the sadness that Aunt Cath is gone; way too soon! May God continue to wrap his arms around you all and give you peace and comfort knowing that cancer can no longer cause her pain. I know my mom, Aunt Chris and Irvin, as well as her parents welcomed her with open arms. The respect and true love that you all showed her gave her the peace of mind that she was in good hands and she knew she was loved. I truly can’t believe that she is gone. Take care of each other and know that you have no regrets for all the grace and love that you showed her. We love you!
Cathy was a very kind and sweet person. We enjoyed seeing her at Church. We also enjoyed many good times at the lake with her. Prayers for Mike, Karla, and family. She will be greatly missed.
Cathy was not just a British lady, she was my dear sister, my lifelong friend. No one can fill her shoes for the many hours we shared each week by phone. She was a fighter for life, guess Jesus was ready for her to be with him. God Bless you my wonderful sister, I miss you , love Brenda
I’m glad you were apart of my life Cathy. I will miss you.
I wish the family love and support for such large loss in their hearts.
enjoyed working with Cathy at th BX. she was the sweetest!
I was privileged to meet Catherine through the “In Stitches” group at church. She was amazing at knitting! I loved spending time with her, she was so funny! She also brought delicious cucumber sandwiches to our pot lucks. I’ve missed her so much this year and regret that I didn’t see her more recently. Praying for her family and friends, a great loss of a wonderful woman.
Mike . I am sorry to hear about u mom. She was always hugging me at church and she was so sweet. She has gain her angel wing . She will be miss. U are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike, Karla and family. I am sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My prayers are thoughts are with your family.
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.
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