Catherine K. Nockengost's Obituary
Catherine K. Nockengost, 91, of Fort Myers, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Hope Hospice on Friday, January 22, 2016. Catherine was married to William R. Nockengost in 1948 and they resided in Tallmadge, OH until they moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1982. At that time, they hosted possible buyers of Lake Fairways. Later Katie became a million dollar seller of real estate for Century 21. She enjoyed meeting the people and helping them get settled in their new homes. Always her most important task was helping and loving her family. She was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to cross her path. She will be constantly missed and loved by all. Mrs. Nockengost was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Russell Nockengost in 1993 and her son, James Richard Nockengost in 1992. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Mary Hopkins (husband, Nathan), of Fort Myers and their children: Abigail and Lily; her son, William Nockengost, Sr. (wife, Aleta) and their children: William Jr., Eric, Steven and Brandon and numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her sister, Elizabeth Ott of California and her sister-in-law, Jean Karg of Akron, OH. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Friends will be received from 6:00 PM until the time of the service. Private entombment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, The Salvation Army or to Catholic Charities. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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