Obituary for Karen Denise Cato
KAREN D. CATO
DAYTON- Karen D. (Campbell) Cato, 57, of Dayton, Texas passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. She was born on October 30, 1952 in Minden, Louisiana to John and Bonnie Campbell. Karen was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She touched the lives of many people during her time here. Karen prepared many delicious meals for family and friends because she so enjoyed cooking and baking. She also had a creative flair with making jewelry and was just an artistic person in general. Her real passion was for music as she loved anything from the Beatles or Janis Joplin all the way across the musical spectrum to numerous classical pieces as well.
Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Dale Campbell; sister, Amanda Kaye Campbell and grandparents, Woodward H. and Velma Sims.
She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael Cato; daughter, Kelley Bird and husband, David of Liberty and their children, Devin, Tyler, Alyssa, and Cameron; son, Shawn Cato and wife, Erica of Fort Bend and their children Damian, Miguel, and Leah; son, Christopher Cato and the love of his life, Charlotte Koehler; parents, John and Bonnie Campbell; brother, Jayson Campbell and wife, Mary and their son; and numerous other relatives and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, March 5th from twelve noon until two o’clock in the afternoon at Sterling Funeral Home, 602 N. Main, Dayton, Texas 77535, (936)258-2678. A celebration of Karen’s life will take place on Friday, March 5th at two o’clock in the afternoon, also at Sterling. A graveside service will be held at Old Minden Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana at three o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, March 6th. Condolences for Karen’s family may be left online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com.
