05/04/2020

Obituary for Lillian Caroline Catlett

Mother-in-law of Roger Bartley, Owner and Funeral Director at Bartley Funeral Home

Lillian Caroline Catlett, age 93 of East Rochester, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Lillian was born in Barger Ridge, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1926, the youngest of John and Florence (Auten) Bissett’s thirteen children.

In addition to being a full-time mother, Lillian worked at TRW for 30 years in the wax room. She was a loving, caring, kind, compassionate, fun person who loved her family. It was said by one family member, “Lillian is a remarkable woman having never painted herself as one.” She greeted every grandchild and great-grandchild as “Darling” and became everyone’s “Grandma Darling.” She also enjoyed cutting hair, especially for her family members. She enjoyed sewing, doing crafts and showered her family with quilts, ceramics, and wooden creations. A renowned cook, she was famous for her homemade noodles, chocolate and butterscotch pies. Lillian, along with her husband and family, enjoyed traveling across America. She was so much fun and so full of joy. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Lillian is survived by her son, Ronald W. (Cindy) Catlett of North Canton; a daughter, Sherry (Roger) Bartley of Minerva; a son, Fred W Catlett Jr of Minerva; a daughter-in-law, Susan Catlett of Sunset Beach, NC; 9 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, F Warren Catlett Sr in 2019; son, Barry R Catlett; sisters: Rachael Krause, Lottie Cather, Fannie Bissett, and Gertrude Bissett; brothers: Fred, Arthur, Chester, David, John, Leo, Thomas, and Woodrow Bissett.

A private funeral service was held on Monday, May 4, 2020, at 11 AM with Pastor Chet Howes of Faith Fellowship officiating. The public was welcomed to join the funeral service virtually and burial followed at Moultrie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva Community Charitable Fund, 203 North Market Street, Minerva OH 44657.

Friends may express their condolences on our website: www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.