Catherine Elizabeth Thompson, 69, of Birmingham, Alabama, loving mother, wife and friend, completed her life’s work unexpectedly on October 4th, 2025.

Cathy was a deeply spiritual person who held an unwavering faith in God throughout her whole life. She embodied her faith daily in acts of love, kindness and service to others. She had a selfless devotion to her husband, children, family and friends. Professionally she held an unparalleled work ethic, with a conscientious loyalty rarely found today. 

In a world that is often cruel, Cathy was an oasis of kindness to all who knew her. Her passing has devastated all of us.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Jerry Thompson; Her son, Joseph Gomez, daughter-in-law Sheila and their daughter Lielia, her son-in-law Cory Payne; Siblings Sandra Grissom, Anne Rivers, Gloria Bundy, Mary Hammer, Brenda Carrol, Ben Rumore Jr., Jack Rumore and David Rumore, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Amanda Gomez Payne, and her parents Anna Renda Rumore and Ben Rumore Sr. 

A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Cathy’s Life will begin at 10am on October 18, 2025 after which there will be food and refreshments served. Please join us at:

Saint Barnabus Church

7921 1st Avenue North

Birmingham, Al 35206

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