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Cathy F. Hildreth

September 10, 1958 — July 12, 2025

Cathy Laverne Ford Hildreth, 66, entered her eternal home with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her residence. Cathy was born September 10, 1958, at Fort Monroe, Virginia to her parents Henry and Margaret Denson Ford. Cathy was a 1976 graduate and Homecoming Queen of Smithfield High School. Before returning to Virginia, Cathy did extensive traveling with her husband during his career and held positions in the hospitality industry in Panama City Beach, Florida. Cathy is survived by her husband Jeff Hildreth of forty-three years; two sons Jeffrey and Najee Hildreth (Merla); three grandsons Jevon, Malakai and Amir; sister and brothers Deborah Price (Perry), Theodore Edwards. David Ford (Callie), Henry Ford, Jr.; brother-in-law Gregory Hildreth and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Cathy finished life looking out for her husband and providing nurturing guidance to her grandsons. Cathy is on a new journey serving the Lord and will be greatly missed by all.

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025 viewing will take place from 10-11am at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will follow the viewing at 11 am also at the Chapel. Please keep the Hildreth family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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