Cathy Marie Cady, 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born a preemie in one of the first incubators at Big Rapids Community Hospital. Born with Cerebral Palsy she persevered through physical challenges and used medical devices throughout her life with day-to-day activities. She had a great deal of self-determination and completed her education and succeeded in living life on her own terms; independently. She relied on the Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority public transportation with functional life skills such as shopping, doctors appointments, and taking her cat to doc Gilberts. She was appreciative of the recent transit millage that improved her quality of life and her ability to attend evening activities. Cathy loved to cook and won first place at the Mecosta County Fair for her well known banana bread. Her favorites included country music, singing, fishing, living by the water and taking care of her beloved cats as they brought her much joy and happiness. Her prized possession, her bible gave her hope, love, strength and peace and she read it daily. She also attended church services at many local congregations. Cathy was the daughter of George (preceded in death) and Edith Cady who survives. Also, surviving is brother Larry (Joann) Adams of Reed City, Gary Adams of Florida, two sisters, Connie Randle-Morcom (Ray Stockdale) of Big Rapids and Julie (Kevin) Barttelt of Chelsea. Stepbrother, Brian (Tina) Cady, Stepsisters, Cindy (Jim) Cornell of Big Rapids, Debra (Steve preceded in death) Wright, Paris, Jackie (Steven) Jensen of Rodney, Brenda (Don) Griffith of Big Rapids, Faye (Daryl) Young of Big Rapids, Karen Cady of Hersey and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. A private graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Pine Plains Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ARC of Mecosta County http://www.arcofmecostacounty.com/ Share memories and condolences at https://www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com/ Graveside Service Thursday, August 6, 2020 3:00 PM Pine Plains Cemetery New Millpond Road Big Rapids,Michigan 49307