Catherine Gaddy Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Catherine Gaddy (Fairmont, North Carolina), who passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Catherine Gaddy or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred McKellar and Freeda Dewitt McKellar. She is survived by: her significant other Ernest Pittman Gaddy; her children, Ernest Alvin Gaddy, Sheila Valencia Thompson and Annette Gaddy-Harper; her son-in-law Steve Harper; her grandchildren, Jevonne J. Gaddy (Shuanette), Richard D. Thompson (Sade), Michael Jones, Austin C. Gaddy and Alvin C. Gaddy (Sarah); her great grandchildren, Y'shawn T. Gaddy, Byleek J. Gaddy, Ja'Riyah Gaddy, Symone L. Gaddy, Jasmine Hawkins, Alicia Hawkins, Tristan E. Thompson, Aubrey P. Thompson, Harrison C. Thompson, Kieran C. Jones, Braleigh A. Jones, Gianna G. Gaddy and Jalen Campbell; her sister-in-law Sadie McKellar; her goddaughter Cassandra Gaddy; her friend Shirley Thompson; and her cousins, Phostenia McCrimmon, Albert Worley, Elliotine Floyd, Connie Cannary, Nathaniel Thompson, Judy Fulmore-Gamble and Pattie Campbell. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.