Catherine “Cathy” Lowery Munson, 71, a native of Hackberry and longtime resident of Zachary died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

Cathy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and educator. She was extremely passionate about hunting, wildlife conservation, and being a 4-H leader in the community.

Cathy retired from the East Baton Rouge parish school system after teaching middle school mathematics in the Zachary area for over 30 years. Her intense passion for life, education, and the outdoors will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Lowery, Sr; and her brothers, James Lowery and Phillip Lowery.

She leaves behind her mother, Velma Lowery; her sisters, Cynthia Lowery and Joan Hauser; her brothers, Stephen Lowery, Patrick Lowery, and John Lowery; her children, Scott Munson and Dr. Vicki Munson-Whetstone; her son-in-law, Russell Whetstone; her grandson, Fletcher Whetstone; and former spouse, Charles Munson.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at the St. Peter Catholic Church at 1210 Main St., Hackberry.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

(Paid Memorial)