Cathy Hughes Lord Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cathy Hughes Lord (Tifton, Georgia), born in Bartow, Georgia, who passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cathy Hughes Lord to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Cathy had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Cathy may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her mother Gertrude Hightower Hughes; her husband Emmett Ray Lord; and her son William Greg Sumner. She is survived by: her son Tim Sumner (Janet); her grandchildren, Pam Johnson (Zay) and Adam Sumner; and her great grandchildren, Niyah Roberson, Landon Roberson, Logan Roberson, J'mond Johnson and Zari Johnson.
