Catherine Aldridge

Catherine "Cat / Cathy" Aldridge, age 74, of Vandalia, passed away October 27, 2023. She was born December 7, 1948 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late James and Edna Gladney. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

Catherine is survived by her children: Jennifer Jones, Karen Aldridge, Sonya Aldridge, Sherwin Purnell Aldridge (Marlene) and Kecia Williams; 14 grandchildren: Javon, Erinn, Amber, Tiffany (Danaan), Brandon, Christopher, Alicia, Da'Lecia "Lei Lee", Precious, Marcia, Branasia, Tylea, Miracle and Simone; 5 great-grandchildren: Iverson, Kylee, Cameron, Seven and Kadence; ex-husband and friend, Albert Aldridge, Jr.; sister, Clotee "Buttercup" Gaines; brother, Robert Gladney; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Catherine worked at the Dayton VA Medical Center and retired after 18 years of service. She was a faithful and dedicated mother and grandmother. Catherine enjoyed sewing and was an excellent cook who inspired her granddaughter, Lei Lee to pursue a career in culinary arts. She was a God-fearing woman and loved hearing the preached word of God. Catherine was the glue that held her family together.

Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at United Missionary Baptist Church, 900 Lexington Avenue, Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at West Memory Gardens.

Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road. To share a memory of Catherine or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.