Catherine MCILWAIN

CATHERINE (CATHY) E. MALLETTE died suddenly Thursday, December 22, 2005 at a local hospital in Houston, Texas at the age of 56. Cathy was born in Baytown, Texas on November 8, 1949 to Phillip and Margaret McIlwain. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert J. McIlwain, nephew Kenneth R. Mott and brother-in-law Gordon W. Davis. She is survived by her son David Mallette & wife Haley, granddaughter, Kyle Mallette, brother, Phillip McIlwain, sister, Margaret Davis, niece, Loretta McIlwain, niece, Phyllis McIlwain and her best friend of 30 years Patty Brinker. Cathy was employed at Jerry Kachel Builders for 6 years. Her granddaughter and son were her greatest joy. Cathy was a very spiritual person and her YaYa friends called her their "little minister." She had a creative mind and her hobby was designing one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Her second love was her beloved dogs, Pede and Zoe. She was loved by many who, along with her family, will miss her deeply. A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77060. Published in the Houston Chronicle on 12/25/2005.