Mariann D. Cathey

Age 77 of Holt, went home to the Lord on November 14, 2024. Born on October 29, 1947, to Dean and Nancy Lovitt, Mariann was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Mariann is survived by her husband of 54 years, Russell Cathey; her daughters, Elizabeth “Betsy” McEwen and Sabrina Cathey; her grandchildren, Noah McEwen and Emily McEwen; her brother, James Lovitt; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Mariann was a kind and compassionate person. She made everyone feel loved and welcome. She poured her life into her role as a wife and mother. Mariann loved Jesus and strove to be an example of that love to those around her. She was heavily involved in her church, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Lansing. She was involved in her church vestry, choir, altar guild and served as church secretary. She was a good friend to all, especially the ladies from her bible studies. She loved to read and always had a book with her. She loved to watch birds, visit gardens and zoos, and collect rocks on the shores of Lake Michigan.

A viewing will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 N. Cedar St., Holt. The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 6500 Amwood Dr., Lansing, MI. There will be a viewing at the church before the service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.