Cathy Caye Smith

Cathy Caye Smith, 69, of Carthage passed away May 28, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Smith was born Dec. 30, 1951 in Joplin to the late Paul and Marjorie (Smith) Cress.
Smith attended Parkwood High School, where she graduated in 1969. She spent the early part of her life working in the family restaurant, alongside her parents and siblings. She was currently working at Missouri Metal Recycling, Inc. as an office manager alongside her best friend, Johnnie Boyd, for over 20 years.
In addition to her parents, Smith was preceded in death by her aunt, Alice Pantoja. Smith is survived by her children, Chad (Sandy) Jimerson, Ashley (James) Grant and Amanda (Alex) Smith; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; siblings, Susan (Frank) Petty, Kim (Biff) Bell and Alan (Tammi) Cress and a longtime companion, Mike Scriven.
A celebration of life was held June 2, 2021 at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Joplin Humane Society. Arrangements are under Parker Mortuary.