Cathy Halferty

Catherine (Cathy) Alice Halferty, 75, of Clear Lake, IA (formally of Unionville, MO) passed away at the Oakwood Care Center on April 5, 2023.

Cathy Halferty was born on June 7, 1947 in St. Charles, MO, the daughter of William and Gladys (Clinkenbeard) Bothe. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Church of Christ in Old Monroe, MO. Cathy graduated from Buchanan High School in Troy, MO before attending Northeast Missouri State University (Truman University) where she met her husband-to-be.  On May 29, 1970, she married Ralph Halferty in Old Monroe, MO, who preceded her in death in 2006.  Cathy became a teacher and enjoyed her career for 28 years. She taught various subjects for K-12 and tutored students in the summer. She ended her teaching career as a Family and Consumer Science teacher and sponsor for FCLA. Through her lifetime, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi, and Unionville United Methodist Church. When she moved to Clear Lake, Cathy volunteered at Opportunity Village/One Vision.  Cathy was a loyal baseball fan and enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals the most. She loved all crafts with counted cross stitch being her favorite.  Cathy will be missed dearly by her children and grandchildren.

Cathy Halferty is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Burress of Garner, IA and a son, Randy Halferty (Jennifer Miller) of Bondurant, IA.  Cathy’s surviving grandchildren are Dakota, Jacob, and Drew Burress.  She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Mikel (Ray) of Las Cruces, NM; brother-in-law Garry Throckmorton of Chariton, IA; and sister-in-law, Sharon Sheets of Corydon, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Cathy was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Darrin Burress; sister-in-law, Janet Throckmorton; and brother-in-laws, Dennis Throckmorton and Leonard Sheets.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with funeral service at 11:30 a.m at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Unionville United Methodist Church and may be entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.