Dolores Nell Cathey, born July 7, 1935, of Rutherfordton NC

Dolores Nell Cathey, born July 7, 1935, of Rutherfordton NC, went home to be with the Lord and Savior January 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

Left to cherish many wonderful memories are daughters, Michele Logan, of Moore Haven FL, and Marti Cathey of Rutherfordton; one granddaughter, Rachel Julian Bland and husband, John Bland, of Union Mills; and three great-granddaughters, Jordan Bland, Ava Bland and Raelyn Bland.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Jim Cathey; parents, Richard and Millie Flowers of Andrews; one sister Betty Holland and brother-in-law Chuck Holland of GA and her one and only son in law Steve Logan of GA.

Dolores was born and grew up in Andrews, NC in Cherokee County.

She and husband Jim were married in June of 1954, and were married for 60 years, until Jim was called home to be with the Lord in 2014. Dolores became a devoted military wife when Jim entered the Air Force for a 26 year long career. In 1980 Jim retired from the Air Force and a few years later, Dolores supported him again as she became a minister's wife when he began a 20 year plus career in the Baptist ministry.

The family held a Memorial Service for Dolores at Calvary Baptist Church, Rutherfordton on January 23, 2025.