Mrs. Cathy Lord Dean, age 66, of Dublin, GA died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, May 25, at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church, with Rev. Rusty Stewart officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will from 1:00 to 2:00 at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Cathy was a life-long resident of Laurens County and a graduate of West Laurens High School. She served the students of Laurens County for 33 years at Northwest Laurens Elementary School. Cathy was a devoted wife, mother, and "Nana" who spent her days loving and enjoying her family. Cathy was a member of Poplar Springs North Baptist Church. She loved staying active by working in her yards and took great pride in her landscaping skills. Cathy was the daughter of the late Viola Cauthen Lord and Clayton Lord and was preceded in death by her brothers James Lord, Wendell Lord, Billy Lord, and Gary Lord.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years – David Dean; Daughter – Courtney (Derek) Albritton; Son – Cory (Jenna) Dean; Four Grandchildren – Cameron Albritton, Corbin Albritton, Jasper Dean, & Chloe Dean; Sisters – Ann Taylor and Dorothy (Bobby) Branch; Brother – Earl (Katrina) Lord; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Cathy's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Townsend Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/