Catherine L. Veach, 95, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 4, 1927 in Daviess County to the late Bloomer and Mary Norrington Montgomery. Catherine was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Reed. She enjoyed making quilts and was a member of the Sunshine Ladies that volunteered at Lee Manor helping assist the residents with various things. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Catherine was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Veach on September 12, 1976, a grandchild, Daniel Veach, and five siblings, Frances Bollinger, James, Herbert, and Bill Montgomery, and Charlotte Enlow.
Surviving are four children, Joyce Jenkins of Evansville, Thomas Veach (Laura) of Maceo, Bobby Veach of Spottsville, and Kathy Powell of Henderson; 12 grandchildren, Robert M. Basham, Jr. (Barbara), Lisa Godwin (Corey), Jessica Renae, Elizabeth, Sara, Clarence “Bo”, Dillon, Emma, Gary, Bobby Lee, Jeremy, and Jacey Veach; 23 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a brother, Truman Russell Montgomery of Tennessee.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 18, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with burial following in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Reed. Visitation will be from 3 PM until 7 PM Friday and from 9 AM until time of services at the funeral home.
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