Catherine S. Ross

Catherine Smith Ross passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 7, 2022.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Keith, daughter Michelle Powell and son-in law Chris Powell, and grandchildren Carter and Millar.  She recently connected with half-siblings Bob Hudson, Sonny Snowder, Charles Nelson Hudson, Dawn Callaway.

Cathy was born on November 9th in Miami, FL and raised by loving parents, the late Glenn and Sylvia Smith.  She graduated from Hialeah High School in 1973.  Cathy married the love of her life on December 4, 1976.  They welcomed a daughter, Michelle, on November 10, 1979.  Keith and Cathy lived a wonderful life – making lifelong friends in the different cities where they lived.  After retirement, Cathy spent her time traveling with Keith, being Namommy to Carter and Millar, and more recently pottery making.  Cathy meant so much to so many and was a dedicated and loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend.  She held an unwavering faith in God and lived her life by example.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  Colossians 3:17

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 5-7pm at Palmetto Funeral Home, 2049 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life with a service on Friday, November 11th at 4pm at Forest Hill Church – Fort Mill, 2099 Carolina Place Drive, Fort Mill, SC  29708.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Cathy’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child .