In Loving Memory of Mary E. Catlett
Feb 6 th , 1940 – Oct 8 th , 2023
Born Mary Ethel Vanlaningham, Feb 6 th , 1940 in Silver City NM to parents Keith N. Vanlaningham and Virginia R. Scott. She was the youngest of two children. She grew up in the small town of Cliff NM, where she attended Cliff School and was active in the student counsel and FFA clubs to name a few.
After completing school, Mary moved to Phoenix, AZ where she met her husband Edwin B. Catlett. Together they had two children, Scott and Sandra before moving to Boise ID in 1969.
Mary worked as a librarian at Maple Grove Elementary School and later with Allstate Insurance where she ended her career. She enjoyed anything outdoors from skiing to camping and especially fishing.
In 2007 Mary moved to Grangeville ID. with her long-time partner Robert G. Walker of Boise, where they lived until Robert’s passing in 2022. She most recently moved back to Boise to be close to family and friends.
Mary is survived by her sister Dorothy Minor of Emmett ID., son Scott (Rebecca) Catlett of Star ID, daughter Sandra (Mark) Lessor of Boise ID, grandchildren Emma (Tyler) Jerome of Raleigh NC, Keith Catlett of Star ID, as well as great-granddaughter Nora Jerome of Raleigh NC.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Lighthouse Hospice for their compassionate care during Mary’s final days.
Mary will be deeply missed and forever remembered in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
At her request, no funeral service will be held.