Catherine A. Denwalt-Graham
1955-2024
Before the family, the names, the details, before all else, we remember and honor how Catherine was a kind, considerate, fun, and thoughtful person. Her beautiful smile and infectious laughter would instantly fill a room with warmth. Nobody cared more about family and friends than Catherine. We will all miss her greatly.
Catherine Denwalt-Graham, 68, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2024.
Catherine was born on August 25, 1955, to Bruce A. and Betty D. Denwalt in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Catherine graduated from Del City High School in 1973 and went on to study at Southern Nazarene University.
In June 1996, Catherine met Jack Graham at a fundraising event in Oklahoma City and love was in the air. Jack and Catherine were married later that year and Catherine became a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Jack and Catherine were blessed with 27 years of loving marriage.
Catherine had a long and fulfilling career at American Fidelity Assurance Company, where she was a Vice President and managed SQM and the HSA division. In 2016, Catherine retired and enjoyed spending her time scrapbooking and devoting herself to her family and friends.
Catherine was preceded in death by her father, Bruce A. Denwalt, and granddaughters Bailey Thrasher, and Daisy Graham.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Graham, her mother Betty Denwalt, her brother Mark Denwalt, of the home, brother David Denwalt, and Uncle Tom (Regina) Steadman. She is also survived by her stepchildren Ryan (Jamie) Graham, Jeremy (Amy) Graham, Kristi (Clint Patterson) Graham, her much loved grandchildren Taylor Stein, Destiny Boyd, Emily Billigmeier, Jake Billigmeier, Sydney Graham, Chloe Graham, Fallon Graham, Jackson Graham, and Tinley Graham along with eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 1-8 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 01, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Crossings Community Church, 14600 Portland Ave., Oklahoma City, OK with Reverend Steve Seaton officiating. Interment to follow shortly after the service at Arlington Memorial Park in Midwest City, OK.,
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled or the American Heart Association.
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I had the privilege and honor of working with Catherine at Security General Life and American Fidelity. She was a great mentor to me during my long career. She was thoughtful, caring, insightful and helped me along the road of life many times. I will miss her infectious laughter and smile. She was an absolute joy to be around. Rest in Peace, my friend.
My heart breaks, it has been so long since I’d seen her. We touched base occasionally by text but I guess life tends to take some of us in different directions. We met while both working for SW Wheel, and we had just reached legal age. We hit the clubs, she loved to dance, and was one of the best I’d ever seen. I would just sit and watch on the dance floor. I guess we were actually hitting discos? at that time. OH MY GOSH, so long ago. We took a trip to Hawaii together, my first really big trip and as I recall, we had a pretty good time.
Catherine, would always have your back. She never shied away from hard work and responsibility. Family always came first for her. I can only imagine the enormous hole left in her families lives with her gone. I could go on, but mainly, I wish I would have stayed in closer touch, and now it’s too late. Love you friend, as they say, see you on the other side. Paula
P.S. Jack, thanks for remembering me
My heart breaks, it has been so long since I’d seen her. We touched base occasionally by text but I guess life tends to take some of us in different directions. We met while both working for SW Wheel, and we had just reached legal age. We hit the clubs, she loved to dance, and was one of the best I’d ever seen. I would just sit and watch on the dance floor. I guess we were actually hitting discos? at that time. OH MY GOSH, so long ago. We took a trip to Hawaii together, my first really big trip and as I recall, we had a pretty good time.
Catherine, would always have your back. She never shied away from hard work and responsibility. Family always came first for her. I can only imagine the enormous hole left in her families lives with her gone. I could go on, but mainly, I wish I would have stayed in closer touch, and now it’s too late. Love you friend, as they say, see you on the other side. I’m so glad we got to spend some of our youthful life together, thanks for your friendship.
Paula
P.S. Jack, thanks for remembering me
Catherine’s family at Allied are so shocked and saddened by her loss. We will miss your care, concern, and hard work. Our prayers are with the Denwalt Family. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance.
Catherine was a beautiful lady. I am Mark’s Program Coordinator here at Allied Community Services. I went out and visit the family the end of April. I didn’t want to leave. The laughter and her beautiful smile and kind caring spirit and personality is all I can think of. I’m sadden and shock. Rest in Paradise Catherine. You will be Dearly missed. I’m Praying for the Family.
What a wonderful person! I will miss her so much!