Cathy Lynne Shealy's Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cathy Lynne (Sage) Shealy, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 13, 1954, and departed this world peacefully from her Bixby, Oklahoma residence on May 13, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Many knew her as Cathy, some as Aunt Cathy or mom, sis, chatty Cathy, dudette. A seemingly endless stream of people in Berryhill knew her as Tincy’s daughter. But you could never call her "Cat" because she vehemently hated those.
Cathy was born to the late Harold Martin Sage and Leveda Flora Sage (Snyder). Born in Tulsa, she grew up in Berryhill, OK, alongside her sister, Belinda. Cathy kept busy as a kid, riding bikes, twirling batons or playing tetherball. But she had an ornery side, also, having once blown off her fingernail after holding a firecracker for just a little too long.
After graduating from Berryhill High School, she worked at several places before making her way to NORDAM where she did a number of jobs. Cathy also attended company happy hours, as there she would meet her best friend and the absolute love of her life, Bill Shealy, who she charmed with her quick wit, beauty and humor. She would leave NORDAM in 1998 for what was her favorite job ever: becoming a mother, eventually adopting two daughters, Emma and Erin. Much like NORDAM, in motherhood she did several jobs as well. Cook, chauffeur, nurse, tutor, laundry-washer, cheerleader and biggest supporter. Growing up in her house meant growing up in a house full of love and laughter.
Cathy was known to start a conversation with practically anyone, from cashier to waitress. You could always expect to be around for an extra fifteen minutes so she could finish her conversation. Cathy was a true light in this world, touching the lives of many with her kindness and warmth. She will be forever missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
Cathy’s memory lives on with her husband, Bill Shealy, and her daughters, Emma Shealy and Erin Shealy, all of Tulsa, OK; her sister Belinda Green of Berryhill, OK; her brother-in-law, Robert Shealy of Kittanning, PA and a plethora of nieces and nephews.
A public visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, at Floral Haven Funeral Home: 6500 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
Anyone wishing to send flowers may do so by ordering through our website or by calling Floral Designs by Floral Haven at (918) 459-1525. Any independent florists may deliver flowers directly to Floral Haven Funeral Home by 12:00 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in order for them to be set out and properly displayed for Cathy's visitation. Per family request, memorial donations can be made out to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: https://p2p.onecause.com/nocc/donate
A funeral service to honor the life of Cathy will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, located at 6500 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, with Chaplain Roy Betz officiating. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM, immediately after conclusion of the chapel service at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Devotion.
A reception will be held once the grave committal concludes from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Floral Haven’s Family Center. Cathy's family would like to warmly extend an invitation to anyone wishing to attend the reception in order to continue in both fellowship and in the sharing of memories. The Floral Haven Family Center is also located at Floral Havel Funeral Home, 6420 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
Arrangements entrusted to Floral Haven Funeral Home.
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