Cathy Lea Norris Obituary
The memory of Cathy Lea Norris of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, who passed away on August 17, 2025 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Cathy may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Duane and Frances Mae Ramsey Petry; her daughter Cynthia Lynn Nelson; and her brother Jonathan James Petry. She is survived by: her children, Tammy Lea Nelson (Patrick Michael Richardson) of Deer Park, OH and Robert Lee Nelson of Kentucky; and her brother Douglas Eugene Petry of Owenton, KY. She is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Cathy's memory to: Grant County Friends of the Animal Shelter, 218 Barnes Road, Williamstown, KY 41097.