Catherine Bourlett's Obituary
Mrs. Catherine Bourlett, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Carrollton, Mississippi to David and Mary (Beard) Wiltshire. Catherine was married to the late John T. Bourlett, who preceded her in death in 1990. She and John moved to the Mount Dora area in the mid 1970's from North Bergen, New Jersey after she retired from Hunter College in New York City. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora. Catherine enjoyed quilting, making quilts for several family members and even teaching them how to quilt. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family. She is remembered by her sons, John T. Bourlett, Jr. and his wife, Roberta of Temecula, California and Steve Bourlett and his wife, Michelle of Tiverton, Rhode Island; sister, Nell Tate of Coila, Mississippi; grandchildren, John Bourlett, Sandra Askins, Jason Bourlett, Noah Bourlett and Patrick Bourlett; as well as 8 great grandchildren. A Memorial Ceremony was held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, FL, 352-343-4444. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below!
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