Mrs. Catherine Mary O'Malley's Obituary
Mrs. Catherine Mary Broderick O’Malley, age 83 of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1940 in Knocknarcrohy, Ireland to the late Patrick and Ellen Broderick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 57 years Terence O’Malley, and her brothers Dennis Broderick, Johnnie Broderick, and Bernie Broderick. She is survived by her children Cathy Kollai (Jim), Theresa Turner (Curits), and Richard Tarr, grandchildren Ian Turner, Ryan Turner, Terence Turner, Patrick Turner, Donald Kollai, Rick Tarr, Alex Tarr, and Mike Tarr,
and great-grandchildren Madilynn Turner, Liam Turner, Kynleigh Turner, and Lyric Turner.
Catherine was a loving, vibrant, free spirit. She enjoyed gardening and was very proud of her flower and vegetable gardens. More than anything however, Catherine was a natural born caregiver. She was a devoted mother to her children, and also was a foster parent for several others. She also provided care to several family members and friends.
The family of Catherine O’Malley invites friends and relatives to join them for a Funeral Mass at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Madison at 12pm on Tuesday April 4, 2023.
Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery has been entrusted with the final care of Mrs. O’Malley. 5110 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, Tennessee 37216. (615) 865-1101. “Where Nashville Comes to Remember.”
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