Arlene Cathey

Arlene Kay (Sharp) Cathey, of Mound City, Kansas, joined her sons with God July 7, 2016. Arlene was born March 20, 1953 in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Dean and JoAnn (Hannan) Sharp. Her family moved to Topeka where she attended Topeka Public Schools. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971, and then she attended Washburn University graduating with both B-ED and M-ED degrees. Arlene taught special education classes in grades kindergarten through high school for 24 years with several school districts. She married Dale A. Cathey, on June 3, 1972, who is also an educator. For many years they worked together at youth and family camps held by the Community of Christ during their summers, when school was not in session. Survivors Include: Husband, Dale Cathey of the home; Son, John Cathey of Centennial, Colorado with his fiancé Alexandra Crawfurd (with a September wedding planned); Parents, Dean and JoAnn Sharp of Holton, Kansas; Brothers, Gary Sharp of Topeka, Kansas; and David Sharp of Shidler, Oklahoma; One Aunt, Lois Winter, of Topeka, Kansas; and several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by Sons, William Dean and Shane Christopher Cathey, and a Sister, Cathy (Sharp) Chandler. Funeral service will be held 9 am Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Mapleton, Kansas Community of Christ. Graveside Service will be 2 pm Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 pm Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Linn County Care to Share or Mapleton Community of Christ. On line condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com http://www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

Visitation Details

Sunday, July 17th, 2016 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel

Service Information

Monday, July 18th, 2016 9:00am, Mapleton Community of Christ

Interment Details

Memorial Park Cemetery - Topeka