Catherine "Cathy" Ann Carter

Catherine “Cathy” Ann Carter, 63, of Muskogee, Oklahoma finished her work here on earth Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She packed her moccasins, “saggy” socks and favorite robe and headed out for the vacation of a lifetime, even though she knew she wouldn’t be returning. Her new adventure takes her to a wonderful place called Heaven, where she will meet her best friend Jesus, and reunite with beloved family and old friends. She will read, tend Heaven’s beautiful gardens, and dance to her heart’s content. Music, laughter, love and probably a glass of fine wine are guaranteed. Cathy was born in Newton, IL August 7, 1952 to Charles and Louella Sinclair Ginder. She was a farm girl with a kind and gentle spirit, ever present smile and an infectious laugh that was a magnet to all. Even cancer could not stop those precious qualities. She leaves her family and friends to carry on her legacy of love, light, and joy. Cathy married her high school sweetheart and true soulmate, Mike Carter, on September 10, 1994 in Casper, WY after many years of waiting for him. They had a blast running their businesses: Lynch Supply and Heartland Casket Company. Her TV was always turned on to some soap opera while she toiled away at the books and computer. She transformed her office into a nursery to care for her grandbabies with only the fun and love she could give. Cathy loved her Sunday School Class, “The Misfits,” that she and Mike taught together at FBC Muskogee. The class members blessed her beyond belief. Cathy always considered Casper, WY, Creede, CO and Madisonville, TX as her other homes and cherished each of them along with the family and friends there. Cathy lost her incredible father Charlie Ginder and brother Pat Ginder a number of years ago. Still going strong is her mom Louella “Lou” Ginder White (Joe) of Central Point, OR. One, incredible lady! She leaves behind her husband Mike, who loved her beyond measure. Cathy adored her son Nick Carter of Casper, WY, and daughters Leigh Dudley (Jordan) of Edmond and Megan (Julio) Dominguez of Muskogee, OK. “Gamma” also leaves behind her precious grandchildren Lola, Avery, Oliver, Lane, Belle, Leo, Chris, Will and Kalei. Her amazing family also must learn to live without Cathy: Peggy Evans (Scout) of Upton, WY, Julie Erickson (Jamie) Hallettsville, TX, Scotty (Annie) Alcova, WY, Chris (Tiff) Gold Beach, OR and Jeff (Sara) Casper, along with many cherished nieces and nephews. The family will enjoy seeing their friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M., Sunday, December 13th at Cornerstone Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church Education Ministry, 111 S 7th, Muskogee, OK 74401. Cathy’s life will be remembered at 1:00 PM Monday, December 14th at the church she loved dearly: First Baptist Muskogee. Long-time friend and Pastor Dr. Johnny Derouen will bless all that attend Cathy’s departure and arrival. A private interment with Family and Honorary Pallbearers will follow. Casket Bearers will be Mike Carter, Nick Carter, Steve Carter, Scotty Ginder, Chris Ginder, Scout Evans, Julio Dominguez and Jordan Dudley. Honorary Casket Bearers are special friends Tom Coburn, David & Berna Lester, Jan Green, Doris King, Jane Crownover, Andy & Marty Anderson, Mike & Pam Marker, Shannon & Steve Bush. Mike would like to give special thanks to Cathy’s incredibly loving and talented doctors, each great friends as well, Dr. David Lester, Dr. Jay Gregory, Dr. Ravi Vasireddy and an awesome, caring ICU nurse, Chelsea, who loved and treated Cathy as she would have her own mother and became part of our family. She shed many tears and hugs with us.

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Carter

August 7, 1952 - December 8, 2015