Catherine Jo “Cathy” Winston, age 65, of Springfield, MO passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, at Mercy Hospital. She was born December 23, 1950 in Monett, MO to Charlie and Millie (Roberts) Winston. Cathy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1969 and Missouri State University in 1973. Immediately after college, she went to work for the Missouri Department of Revenue, where she worked for 30 years until her retirement. She loved her various “post retirement jobs” which kept her busy while also doing something she truly enjoyed. She spent time volunteering with various organizations throughout her life including Meals on Wheels and C.A.S.A. and looked forward to every Sunday spent at Unity of Springfield Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Millie Winston.
She is survived by her brother Bruce Winston of Springfield; sister Carol Rimoldi (Bixio) of Lausanne, Switzerland; three nieces, Carrie Brown(Jared) of Springfield, Ilaria Rimoldi and Elena Rimoldi of Lausanne, Switzerland; her love and companion, John Cly of Springfield; and many very special friends.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, March 21, 2016 at Unity Church, 2214 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and Unity of Springfield Church. Arrangements are under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East.