July 24, 1949 – October 2, 2022
Cathy Lou Burke, 73, Carmel, passed away on October 2, 2022. She was born on July 24, 1949, in Indianapolis, daughter of the late Calvin and Gloria (Hewitt) Burke.
Cathy attended North Central High School, and later graduated from Ivy Tech where she received her associate degree in Human Services.
Cathy worked several years as a Ward Clerk at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville before becoming an Administrative Assistant in the Indiana Department of Child Services, where she retired.
For more than 18 years, Cathy was an active member of the Home Place Lions Club where she was always ready to help. The Lions Club International Foundation honored Cathy by awarding her the Melvin Jones Fellow Award given for her dedicated humanitarian services. She also served as a Past Trustee with the Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Cathy enjoyed long walks with her current guide dog, Zoe. She attended and appreciated the balance classes at Prime life Enrichment.
In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her brother, David Burke.
Survivors include four daughters, Christina (Joe) Mize, Lisa (Drew) Macdonald, Lynn Brennan, and Chrissy (Barry) Farrell; and grandchildren, Terran Tull, Caleb Fahrson, Luke Macdonald, Katherine Macdonald, Lauren Macdonald, Alex Macdonald, Max Brennan, Tommy Brennan, Jack Brennan, Ellie Farrell, and Noah Farrell.
A gathering for family and friends was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Bussell Family Funerals, 1621 E. Greyhound Pass, Carmel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Cathy can be given to Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (leaderdog.org). Envelopes will also be available.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to serve the Burke family.
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