Cathy Owens Obituary

Cathy Neely Owens, lovingly known to many as "Gran Gran", 68, a loving member of the Mt. Juliet, Tennessee community, was born unto the union of the late Albert Franklin and Virginia Lee Choate Neely on Friday, November 9th, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, and was received Home with great joy by our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family, on what would have been her and her late husband's 40th Wedding Anniversary, on Sunday, July 6th, 2025. She is now singing in the chorus of Heaven.
The Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor David Hill, will be held in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, on Friday, July 11th, 2025, at 02:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service in Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Landon McGranahan, Robert Owens, Justyn Mitchell, Justin Hill, Mark Spraker, Noah Diehl, and Mike Martin serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers: Gail Morton, Steve Barr, Isaac Diehl, and Joey Garmon.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, July 10th from 04:00 p.m. – 08:00 p.m. and on Friday, July 11th from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 02:00 p.m.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by loving husband of 38 years, Bobby Gene Owens; brother, Jerry Neely; sisters, Gail Garmon and Pam Gleaves.
She is survived by daughter, Lee Ann Neely (Jamen) McGranahan; step-children, Robert L. Owens, and Dana Dodson; grandchildren, Landon Owen McGranahan and Mia Grace McGranahan; companion and fiancé, Gail Morton; sisters, Donna Armes and Linda Neely; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Cathy was a 1975 graduate of McGavock High School. Her professional journey took her through various fields including being an Administrative Assistant for Trevecca Nazarene University, helping run her late husband's printing shop, and finally, being a stay-at-home "Gran Gran" to her grandbabies- her favorite job of all.
She found immense joy in several things ranging from hosting family and friends during the holidays such as Halloween and Christmas to preparing the most amazing meals to dancing and singing at The Briar Patch. Cooking and baking were her favorite, especially cutting out and icing her famous Christmas cookies. Cathy's biggest passion of all was ensuring her family was taken care of, especially her grandbabies. Landon and Mia were her everything, and her life revolved around their world... and spontaneous Sonic runs for her daily Diet Coke. She was a source of unwavering support for them, always ensuring they knew the depth of her love.
Gran Gran never missed a birthday, ballgame, graduation, school function, holiday, family gathering or vacation opportunity. It was expected that she had an open invitation to all special occasions and she never failed to demonstrate how much her family and friends meant to her, evidence that she was fiercely devoted to them.
Mrs. Cathy cherished Jesus, her family, and her dear friends above all else. A faithful servant of the Lord and previous longtime member of Donelson Church of the Nazarene, she was often found singing in the choir and devoting her time praying for those in need. Cathy lived a life rich in faith, family, and love, leaving behind a legacy that forever will be cherished.
She will always be remembered for her sweet smile and laugh that could carry a room, her selfless servant's heart, her hugs that could cure it all, and the way she lived every day of her life looking forward to the promise of Heaven. Her presence will be missed but we rejoice knowing she is in Heaven and no longer burdened or suffering, reunited with the love of her life and those that have gone on before her.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Quality Care for Rehabilitation and Healing for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Cathy during her extended stay, as well as Gentiva Hospice.
Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, obituary line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com