Marie Catherine Moody's Obituary
Marie Catherine “Cathy” Moody, 69, of Evergreen AL, went to be with the Lord “to his mansion in the sky” on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
She was born in Tampa, FL on September 29, 1953, the daughter of the late Raymond A. Byrd and Mary C. (Taylor) Byrd. Cathy enjoyed animals, particularly horses, and also loved flowers and gardening. She loved antiques and often could be found at yard sales. Cathy dreamed of traveling to Scotland and Ireland, but sadly never had the opportunity to do so. She cherished spending time with her family above all else. She was truly one-of-a-kind and had an immense amount of love in her heart for all people and creatures, both big and small.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary, along with a sister: Anne Lowery. She is survived by her husband Jesse of Evergreen, AL; sons: Wade Cobb of Evergreen, AL; Butch A. Cobb and wife Christine Mathis of Winterhaven, FL; David Lemons of North Port, FL; Jesse Moody Jr and wife Kristena of Lewiston, ME; Cody Dockery and wife Johanna of Polk City, FL; daughters: Becky Williams and husband Spencer of Plant City, FL; Marsha Milton of Lakeland, FL; Tonya Diebold of Riverview, FL; sister Bonnie Murphy and her husband Roger of Norway, ME; brother Timmy Byrd and his wife Linda of Lake Wales, FL; sister Nancy Gancedo of Norway, ME; 16 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 N US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 1:00 P.M-2:00 P.M followed by the chapel service at 2:00 P.M and the graveside service at 3:00 P.M.
A gathering at the home of Becky and Spencer in Plant City, will be held following the services and all are welcome.
Dedicated to Cathy Moody: Delta Dawn by Tanya Tucker
Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on Could it be a faded rose from days gone by? And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today to take you to his mansion in the sky? She's 41 and her daddy still calls her "baby" All the folks 'round Brownsville say she's crazy 'Cause she walks down town with a suitcase in her hand Looking for a mysterious dark-haired man In her younger days, they called her Delta Dawn Prettiest woman you ever laid eyes on Then a man of low degree stood by her side And he promised her he'd take her for his bride Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on Could it be a faded rose from days gone by? And did I hear you say he was a-meeting you here today to take you to his mansion in the sky?
If you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter or horse rescue.
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