Catherine “Cathy” Elizabeth Stroh Brown Hallgren Davis, 67, of Florence, Ala., and formerly of Murphy, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Glenwood Center in Florence. She left us with dignity and grace after a two-year battle with multiple respiratory diseases.
Cathy was born on Sept. 13, 1949 – her father and daughter also were born on Sept. 13 – and raised in West Palm Beach, Fla., where she became a successful real estate agent. While living in Murphy, she worked with Blake Realty. She also lived in Asheville, Illinois, Marietta, Ga., and Virginia Beach, while working in a variety of positions. She especially enjoyed helping run restaurants, like the former La Fonda Mexicana in Florence.
Generous with animals and humans alike, Cathy volunteered with Shoals PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving), plus served as vice president of the Northwest Alabama Spay And Neuter Assistance Board of Directors. It brought her much joy to help find forever homes for the many animals she helped over the years. She treated her cats and dogs like family.
Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Davis of St. Louis, and her father, E. Alan Stroh of West Palm Beach. Cathy lived life to the fullest, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Her sense of humor brightened all of our lives, and her fun-loving spirit and mischievous smile will be missed. She was of the Christian faith.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving mother, Robby Lee Edwards Wernersback of Denver, Colo.; son, David Brown and wife Sharron of Murphy; daughter, Michelle Brown of Denver; sisters, Patty Goodmark of Florence, and Gail Smith and husband Randy of Denver; grandchildren, Ian Brown of Denver, Jessica Langston and husband Matt of Black Mountain, Noelle Brown and fiancé Ben Crowe of Asheville; and Alison Brown of St. Petersburg, Fla.; stepmother, Betty J. Stroh of Los Angeles; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all whom she adored.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in Cathy’s memory to: NASANA, 2701 Mall Road, PMB 266, Florence, AL 35630; and Shoals PAWS, 2701 Mall Road, PMB 277, Florence, AL 35630. For details on her favorite local charitable organizations, visit the websites shoalspaws.com and nasana.org.
Cremation was handled by Heritage Cremation Provider.
Cathy did not want a funeral service, although you’re encouraged to sleep in, then later go enjoy your favorite beverage while swapping stories about her. As per her wishes, family and friends will gather this spring to spread her ashes on the mountains she thought brought us closer to heaven. Until then, all she would want is for everyone to love each other, including our animal friends.