Cathy Williams Hough

Cathy Williams Hough, born on August 6, 1961, in Habersham County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was known for her dedicated career as a Pharmacy Technician, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, Georgia and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, NC. where she brought her skills and compassion to the community. Her work in the pharmacy was a reflection of her caring nature, always striving to help those around her. She retired and also enjoyed working at Goodwill Publishers in Gastonia, NC where she had many friends, she enjoyed being with.

A cherished member of Landmark Baptist Church, Cathy held her faith and church family close to her heart. She dedicated herself to her church and found joy in being a part of that community. Alongside her devotion to her faith, she had a profound love for her pets, which were an integral part of her life and well-being.

Cathy will be deeply missed by her husband of almost 20 years, Garry Hough, who stood by her side through the various chapters of life. She is also survived by her loving brothers, Dennis Williams and Tommy Williams, and her sisters, Tonia (Raymond) Franklin and Debbie (Ronnie) Franklin; sisters-in-law, Marsha Burney and Mandy Kennedy (Kenny). In addition, many nieces and nephews, who she loved dearly. Cathy was fortunate to have many wonderful friends who surrounded her with love and support throughout her life.

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, E.C. Williams and Pearl Forester Williams, as well as her brothers, Roger Williams and Ottis Williams, and sister-in-law, Benita Williams. Their memories will forever be cherished by all who knew her.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Good News Baptist Church in Cornelia. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026, prior to the service.

An online guest registry is available for the Hough family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of local arrangements.