Surrounded by her loving family, at home, Catherine passed peacefully on February 11, 2021 at age 93. Longtime resident of Gloucester City. Beloved mother of Rosemary Hilliard and Isabella Hilliard. Predeceased by her daughter, Dianne E. DeMore and sons, William J. Hilliard and John J. DeMore. Cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine Sturgis (nee Reid). Cherished grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of 45 and great-great-grandmother of 24. Beloved sister of Evelyn Horner and Marie Mowery. Predeceased by her baby brother Clarence Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday, February 20 ^th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Her funeral service will be celebrated at 10:30 AM by Rev. Debra Conner. Interment will be private in Union Cemetery, Gloucester City.

For those unable to attend to the service at 10:30 AM, it will be streamed on McCann-Healey Funeral Home Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/McCann-Healey-Funeral-Home-158017020897338

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Highland Park Church of God, 111 Baynes Ave, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please memo, Catherine J. Sturgis

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Catherine J. Sturgis. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142