We take this time to celebrate the life of Catherine (Cathy) Jeannette Laird, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully at her home November 29th, 2023.
Cathy was preceded in death by her husband Donald (Rip) Laird, her son Christopher Collene, son-in-law Gray Bell and 2 grandsons’, Chris Jr. and Timothy Collene. Surviving family members include her children, Thomas Collene, Jeff (Barb) Collene, Sandy Bell, Ginger (Terry) Hook, Kevin (Kathy) Collene, Kelly (Roberta) Laird, Debbie (Greg) Regehr, Tina (Mark) Tucker and Todd (Cindy) Collene. She was blessed with 28 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Cathy was 93 years old and lived in Shawnee, KS for a large part of her life. She was faithful in the Lord and cherished all the family memories and celebrations with all. Heaven gained the most beautiful soul. We will forever cherish the love and memories we shared. She created the most amazing, crazy, loud and loving family. We were all so blessed to be part of her world.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Visitation will be held from 10:30am to 11:30am on Monday, December 4th at Porters Funeral Home at 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS with the funeral service to immediately follow. Burial will then follow at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens at 23215 W. 75th Street, Shawnee, KS.