Catherine Mae Platto, 97, died at 8:34 AM on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022, at Winder Healthcare in Winder, GA. She died peacefully of natural causes, having lived a rich and full life.
Known to her friends as “Babe”, she was the youngest of 4 siblings. Born in Jerseyville Illinois, she was the daughter of the late James and Nell (Houze) Arter.
She married Walter Myron Platto of Kane on Oct 11, 1945, in Jerseyville. He preceded her in death in August of 1990. After moving to Alton soon after marriage, Catherine lived there for over 70 years, moving to Georgia in 2015 to be with her remaining family.
Also preceding her in death were brother Ralph Arter and sister Maurietta Weller, both of Jerseyville, as well as brother Charles Arter of Godfrey, Illinois.
Predominantly a housewife, she was also a former employee at Olin Brass, as well as a cashier for the local elementary school. Her passions were in caring for her beloved husband and son throughout her life, as well as dancing, sewing, and quilting.
Surviving are a son and his wife, Paul and Vanessa Platto of Winder, GA; a grand-daughter Elizabeth Griffin, also of Winder; a grandson Rev Nathan Platto of Athens GA, and 6 beautiful great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 10 to 12 Noon, on February 12, 2022, at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, with services immediately following. Burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville.
Those wishing to provide memorials in lieu of flowers may do so to Phoenix Community Church in Athens, GA.