Catherine

English

Catherine English of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away at the age of 69 years on April 27th, 2023. Catherine was born on January 25, 1954, in Vancouver, Washington. She attended Casper College and Tallahassee Community College. As a young adult, she was adventurous, vivacious, and loved to travel. In her 20s, she discovered her passion for animal welfare, and began her career as a tireless animal advocate at the Humane Federation of Wyoming. Her passion for protecting animals led her to numerous leadership positions in the states of Wyoming, California, Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Her lifelong dedication to making a long-term impact on the lives of animals in her community set an example for us all; and inspired many to fall in her footsteps. She fiercely advocated for change and was relentless in her quest to improve conditions in shelters.

Catherine will also be remembered for her intelligence, wit, and wicked sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends who frequently sought out her wise advice and enjoyed her impeccable storytelling. Her memory will continue to inspire us all to be fearless in chasing our dreams and staunch in our loyalty to friends.

She is survived by her nieces Alycia Coleman, Ashlee Shill, and Holly Griffin, and her nephews Tommy English and Daniel Griffin. She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Lee English, sister Jeanne Johnson Griffin, and her parents Thomas English and Wilma (Krumsiek) English.

To celebrate her life, a remote service will be held on June 17th at 2:00/1:00 p.m. EST/CST via Zoom. Please contact Christy Counts at christycounts@gmail.com to request on-line access to attend the service.