Mrs. Catherine Mansfield "Tinkie" Maloy

MALOY, Catherine Mansfield “Tinkie” Ashe - Passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at age 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Maloy, Sr.; mother, Jennie B. Ashe; father, Edward J. Ashe; and sisters Jane A. Gettys and Isabel A. Bonnyman. Tinkie is survived by her children, Jane B. Maloy, Edward A. Maloy, Jerry M. Olson (Steve), and J. Gavin Maloy, Jr. (Katie); grandchildren Catherine B. Putnam-Camiolo (Stephen), Eliza C. Putnam, G. Patrick Putnam, Jr., Arthur B. Olson, Ellen M. Maloy, and Caroline F. Maloy, great grandchild Jonathan James Stephen Camiolo, and numerous devoted nieces and nephews. Tinkie was a Knoxville native born October 21, 1926 and grew up on old Melrose Place in the University area. She was a graduate of Knoxville High School, attended Georgetown Visitation Junior College and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Tinkie and her husband Jim were founding members of Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church. A self-described joiner, she served on the Boards of the Knoxville Chapter of the American Red Cross, Catholic Social Services, Columbus Home, Knoxville Symphony, and the Knoxville Garden Club. She was also a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, Tennessee Regent Gunston Hall, Garden Club of America, Junior League of Knoxville, Cherokee Country Club, and longtime volunteer with the Girls Scouts and at FISH Hospitality Pantry. Tinkie was an avid reader, gardener, traveler, golfer, friend to all, and true Southern Lady. She always thanked God for making her an American. Her faith, family, and friends sustained her throughout her life. The family extends deep gratitude to Sharon Myers and John Paxton for their loyal and compassionate care of Tinkie over the years. The family will receive friends at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel on Monday, November 11, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church with Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Tinkie would appreciate a contribution to Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church, Columbus Home, Catholic Social Services, American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of America, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com

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Mrs. Catherine Mansfield "Tinkie" Maloy

November 4, 2013