In Memory Of
Catherine Ann Thomas
1941
2017
Catherine Ann Thomas
June 7, 1941 — August 22, 2017
Catherine "Katie" (McGrath) Thomas, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017.
She was born June 7, 1941, in Holton, the daughter of James and Anastasia (Hrenchir) McGrath.
She attended Clarks Business School and worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas for 27 years, retiring in June 2003.
Katie was a member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church and enjoyed bowling, dancing, and gardening when she was able. She volunteered at Stormont Vail and Let's Help for many years.
She was married to Billy Jo Thomas. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Valdivia and Stacy (Steve) Tremblay; brother, James (Judy) McGrath; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, John (Linda) McGrath.
Katie was cremated. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the church, where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Interment of the cremated remains will be in Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TARC or The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas.
To share a memory of Katie or to leave a special message of condolence, visit the guestbook below.
She was born June 7, 1941, in Holton, the daughter of James and Anastasia (Hrenchir) McGrath.
She attended Clarks Business School and worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas for 27 years, retiring in June 2003.
Katie was a member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church and enjoyed bowling, dancing, and gardening when she was able. She volunteered at Stormont Vail and Let's Help for many years.
She was married to Billy Jo Thomas. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Valdivia and Stacy (Steve) Tremblay; brother, James (Judy) McGrath; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, John (Linda) McGrath.
Katie was cremated. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the church, where a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Interment of the cremated remains will be in Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TARC or The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at the University of Kansas.
To share a memory of Katie or to leave a special message of condolence, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Catherine Ann Thomas, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, August 28, 2017
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Calcutta Catholic Church
Memorial Service
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Calcutta Catholic Church
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