Cathy Eastep Liles, age 71, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after an extended illness.
Cathy was born in Rogersville, Alabama, on March 18, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollins Woodrow and Sulie Dell Pierce Eastep; sister, Gerald Gene Boston; and brother, Roger Lee Eastep.
Cathy is survived by her sisters, Elaine Gable, Doris Schulz (Ken), Sandra James, and Debbie Morey (John); brothers, Stevie Eastep (Venetta), Toby Eastep (Mary), Danny Eastep (Pam), and Ricky Eastep; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved Pekingese, Charlie.
Cathy attended Sheffield High School and graduated from Calhoun Community College where she majored in Barbering. Cathy was a well-known barber in the Shoals area. Her barbering career spanned over 50 years in the Shoals area; Atlanta, Georgia; and Niceville, Florida. She worked as owner-operator during most of her career.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Heart of Alabama: Save, Rescue, Adopt (HASRA) or the charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Cathy’s Life will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, Alabama, with Pastor Ashley Pettus officiating. She will be interred at the Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens’ Columbarium.
