Cathy Irene Case, 75, Hope

Cathy Irene Case, 75, of Hope, passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on July 26, 1949, in Jennings County the daughter of Donald Robert and Violet Mae (Cathey) Case. She was raised in Westport and moved to Hope in 1982.

She graduated from Sandcreek High School in 1967 and attended Indiana University for 1 year. Cathy retired from Sears in the Sales Department after 32 years of service. She was a former member of the Westport Christian Church.

She enjoyed traveling, reading and embroidering.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Brian) Shaw of Hope; son, Ed Schwering of Hope; brother, Larry Jo (Mary Ann) Case of Edinburgh; grandchildren, Erynn (Will) Rose and Evan Shaw both of Hope; nieces and nephews, Brad (Mindy) Case, Kaitlyn (Jeremy) Kinker, Chris (Keeley) Case and Andrew Case all of Columbus, Haley Case, Tonya Hampton, Crystal Case and Brandon Case.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jerry Lee Case and John Robert Case.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor Travis Stamper officiating. Burial followed at Westport Cemetery. A time of visitation was held Monday, December 23, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association through the funeral home.