Age 68 a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away December 10, 2021at her home. She was born June 20, 1953.
Cathy was a Scott County native, where she graduated in 1971 from the Waldron High School, and she went on to study at Rich Mountain Community College and Westark Community College in Fort Smith where she earned her associates degree in accounting. She worked as an accomplished tax accountant at Tyson Foods, Inc. for over 42 years until the end of her life. She also was a prolific photographer, both professionally and for pleasure. Her dedication to photography introduced her to many dear friends over the years and brought joy to her loved ones, as she captured some of their most precious memories. She loved photographing her grandchildren and their accomplishments and sporting events.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Flo Brazil Taylor and Claude E. Taylor of Waldron; her brother, Val Jean Taylor; her sister, Claudette Taylor; her brother, the Honorable Judge Van B. Taylor; and many good friends who are happy to see her again.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie Davenport Thompson of Prairie Grove and her husband, Daniel Thompson; her grandchildren, Hope, Elliott, and Sutter; her siblings, Diana Christensen and her husband Scott of Omaha, Neb., and Don Taylor and his wife Juanita of Fort Smith.
Cathy lived her final days at Peachtree Village Retirement Community in Farmington, Ark., where she received the utmost care. She was loved and will be missed.
Julie so sorry to hear about your mom. Will keep you in my prayers.
Anna Cheatham - friend
Julie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
Chrissi McAdoo - Friend
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was always the sweetest person when we were growing up. You will be in my prayers.
Darla Earles - Friend
Julie, so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Your friend, Mary Gardner
Mary Gardner - Friend
Cathy will be missed! She was so proud of her daughter and grandchildren!
She was always volunteering to help capture memories of special occasions.
We will keep Julie and the family in our prayers.