Cathy Jean Haughton

Cathy Haughton Obituary Cathy Jean Haughton, 59, of Tifton passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date pending local COVID infection rates. Cathy Jean (Ancona) Haughton- affectionately known by most people as Ms. Cathy- was born September 3, 1961 to parents John Vincent Ancona and Marilyn Jean Ancona in Akron, OH. Following six proud years of military service, she made Tifton her new home where she lovingly raised her five children. In the decades she lived here, she was heavily involved within her community through her numerous outreach efforts, including prison ministry, street ministry, and volunteering in children’s ministry at each church she attended. She worked for over ten years as an educator in the Northside Baptist Weekday Education program, during which time she enjoyed working with a variety of age groups. She began working at Tift Regional Medical Center in 2014 in Environmental Services and later transitioned to her role as a courier for the Lab, and was known around the hospital and clinics for her constant smile and uplifting attitude that brightened every room she entered. Ms. Cathy valued her relationship with God above all else, reflecting His love in everything she did. She was a beacon of love and support to anyone fortunate enough to cross her path, and she never met a stranger. She greatly enjoyed engaging in her multiple Bible study groups with her beloved friends and attending Carpenter Road Church where she was a member. Nothing brought her greater joy than being a mother and grandmother to her five children, three grandchildren, and the countless others whom she considered her own. She had a great appreciation for God’s beautiful creation and never felt more at peace than when she was at the beach with her family. She also found beauty in her everyday life and never missed an opportunity to spoil her grandchildren. Ms. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marilyn Ancona, in addition to multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and John Bradford; daughter, Sherri Haughton; daughter, Laurie Haughton; daughter, Katie Haughton; son, Justin Haughton; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Jean, Elliott John, and Elliana Joy Bradford; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Nancy Ancona; brother and sister-in-law, John and Karla Ancona; sister, Sherri Ancona Schloss; and by numerous nieces and nephews whom she also cherished. More information on the Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be posted by family on Facebook in the future when available. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peanut Butter & Jesus – Tifton at 91 Springhill Church Rd, Tifton, GA. 31793 or via their website at https://peanutbutterjesus.org/donate/ To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cathy Jean Haughton, please visit our floral store. Read More

Cathy Jean Haughton

September 3, 1961 - July 27, 2021