Maude Catherine Mangum, 68 of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully with her loved ones holding her hands on 04/11/2023. Born in Orlando, Florida on 04/22/1954, she was a true Floridian and had just recently seen snow for the first time. She was a member of The Plymouth Church of Christ and taught children’s bible studies for many years.
Cathy was married to the love of her life Ray, for 39 years before his passing last March. In early years she owned her own business and later went to work for Sprint. She was a second degree black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate and even had her own dojo. She was highly involved in her kids lives, from 4-H projects, to dance classes, as well as leading a Girl Scout Troop.
She was survived by her son : Jason Ray Mangum (Susan), daughter: Katherine Rae Gariepy (Jacob), 3 loving grandchildren, nephews and nieces as well as many other friends and family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ray E. Mangum, daughter: Stephanie Ann Mangum, sister: Edna Mae Osborne, father: Emory Cecil Pipkins, mother: Maude L. Pipkins