Catherine "Cathy" James

Catherine “Cathy” Elaine James, age 65, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Saturday April 9, 2022 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on December 12, 1956 the daughter of Frederick and Esther (Eash) Sprague in Goshen, IN. On November 2, 1974, she married Jeffrey “Jeffro” L. James; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Casey James of Cromwell, and Carrie James of Ligonier; grandchildren, Joey James, Jeramyah James, Jacob James, and Jaslyn James; two siblings, Jerry “Spook” (Trish) Sprague, of Ligonier and Margaret Ann (Randy) Stuckman of Ligonier; two spoiled rotten furbabies, Rosco and Peanut, both of Ligonier; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cathy graduated from West Noble High School in 1975 and retired from Tenneco in Ligonier after over 25 years of faithful service. Cathy loved camping with her Starcraft Camping Club friends and was a member of Strong Tower Worship Center. She also enjoyed crafting, collecting baskets, sewing, and most importantly cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events. Cathy will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

A funeral service in honor of Cathy will be held at  2pm, on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Burial will follow at Clinton Brick Cemetery in Millersburg.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Yeager Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman St, Kendallville, IN 46755, or Strong Tower Worship Center, 502 W Diamond Lake Rd, Ligonier, IN 46767.