Edna Cato

Edna Cato, 78, of Corning, AR., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, AR. Mrs. Cato was born on June 14, 1944, in McDougal, AR. She had worked for Rorex Grocery, Johansen Brother’s Shoe Factory and Corning Savings and Loan. She enjoyed visiting the Casino, working in her yard, cleaning house and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Success, AR.

She married Bob Cato on December 24, 1960, he preceded her in death on September 21, 2009.

She is survived by her son Scott Cato of O’Kean, AR.; her sister Glenda Hill of Bryant, AR.; grandchildren Dalton Cato, Brandon (Brooke) Cato and Zach Cato; great-grandchildren Clint, River, Kashton, Owen and Harper; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents Benjamin Aubrey “BA” and Marie (Warbritton) Ward; brother James Ward and sister June Lunsford Sanders and nephew Dennis Ward.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM at Hitt Cemetery in Success, AR., with pastor Herbert Ellis officiating.