Miss Cathy L. Worthen, age 72 of Knoxville, TN passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 after a long wonderful life. She passed away peacefully, in her sleep, to go be with her Lord. Cathy was a member of Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church where she praised and worshiped, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with her church family.
She retired from The University of Tennessee in 2012 after 19 years of service. Cathy lived a simple life after her retirement, filled with the love of her family, friends, and church. She especially enjoyed summer trips to Myrtle Beach with her family.
Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Zollie Worthen; sister, Audrey Henry; aunts, Vivian Ford & Rhea Crawford. Her survivors include son, Anthony Worthen; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle & Steven Justus Sr; sisters, Willenstine Arms of Los Angeles, CA, Joyce &Alan Jones; grandchildren, Hakeem Worthen, Tiaeshia Kelso, Brooklyn Justus, Zareeah Justus, Jadyn Justus, Steven Justus Jr; great-grandchildren; Isaiah Worthen &Bronx Justus; nephews and niece, Darryl, Derrick, and Andrea Arms all of California; special friend Maxine Riley; and all other family and friends too numerous to mention. Special thanks to Dr. Ashok Ghardari and Dr. Carla Gillespie for their excellent care & to Fern Street Missionary Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 11-11:30 a.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 11:30 at the Fern St. Missionary Baptist Church with Minister William J. Riddle officiating. The final resting place will be at the Mt. Olive Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude. Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family. ww.unitymortuary1979.com.
Miss Worthen’s guestbook can be signed on-line at unitymortuary1979.com.
Michelle, Anthony, and family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember when Aunt Cathy would watch me and my brother when we were in elementary school. She was always so kind to us. She will truly be missed, but I know we will see her again in heaven. - Xavier and Jimmie
She is a beautiful lady. She will be miss and love by us all. We will keep family in prayers love the Smith family.
R.I.P Cathy,
David and Sharon Rucker
Loved & Missed. Always had a smile,never a negative word on anyone even if they did wrong. She left the judging to God. She lived by the word, our job is to love & share the Gospel in our walk,talk,& Love. I was her Sunday School teacher but she taught me somethings too. About how a Christian should act & show love. RIP Love Janice G.
I don't know how to go about saying just what Cathy meant to me, I can say that some of my most joyous occasions had her in them. Sharing grand children with her, births, graduations, and sometimes just a meal are some of my most favorite memories of coming home. I will miss her, especially her smile and also her singing because that is what we could do so well together, we would have a blast! I know you were tired, Cathy and you didn't feel too good and I know you're in heaven and we will see you again. I know I'm going to miss you a lot. Rest in peace sweet friend.
Miss Cathy was a wonderful person. It was a very sad day for me when she retired for UT. She was a light among her fellow staff members. I am glad that she was able to spend these last years with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed greatly. Dennise Stout.
Cathy was a dear and sweet friend I worked with her at Ut she always was helping everyone she will be missed God is getting a very good Angel. Saundra Norris
Cathy, God Has Smiled On You. He Has Set You Free. Your Illness is over. God Has Smiled On Me. He's Been Good To Me. So very thankful for the many years we shared. Ann Davis
Condolences to Michelle, Anthony and family. I have many memories of time spent with Cathy during our holiday visits to TN. Memories of our teamwork in helping to get food put away after really great meals that we didn't cook but enjoyed. Memories of our sitting on the porch talking, memories of our on the porch singing God Has Smiled On Me. Cathy will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace Dear Cathy.."GOD HAS SMILED ON YOU". Ann Davis
Cathy we enjoyed working with you. You will be missed .you were a blessing to us.larry and Joyce Fox
Cathy was a dear friend who will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family. Martha Jones
I went to high school with Cathy,so saddened to hear of her passing, Condolences and prayers to her loved ones. RIH classmate
Fannette Martin
I went to high school with Cathy, very sorry to hear of her passing RIH classmate
To the family of Kathy, When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help. You are in my prayers. Audrey Henry Badgett
A very sweet lady. She is now in heaven with her sister my stepmother, Audrey. Prayers for comfort and peace to family.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my cousin Cathy. We were children together and I remember her as always the quiet one. I will keep her in my heart.
Johnnie Mae Worthen Nettles
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my cousin Cathy. We were children together and I remember her as always the quiet one. I will keep her in my heart.
Johnnie Mae Worthen Nettles
Cathy will be so missed by her friends and family at Broadway Towers Apartments. She was truly a gem and radiated joy everywhere she went. These halls are not the same. Our love to Michelle and family.
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