Catherine Flanagan

Born in 1925, Catherine Marie Flanagan of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on

December 19, 2022, surrounded by her family. Catherine was married for 40 years to

the late Dr. Francis J. Flanagan. She was also predeceased by her parents, Peter and

Marie Hermsen; by a brother, Herb Hermsen; and a sister, Jeanne Miller.

Catherine, a loving matriarch, is survived by her six children: Dr. Thomas Flanagan

(Toni), Kevin Flanagan (Laurie), Anne Thatcher (Scott), Michael Flanagan (Madeliene),

Dr. Erin Parmer (Chris), and Timothy Flanagan (Jeanne); 32 grandchildren and 24

great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings: Richard Hermsen, Elaine Jansen,

and Betty Wydeven.

Mrs. Flanagan was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing and also attended

Marquette University, both in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a Registered Nurse, she

managed her husband's office in Toledo, Ohio while also working in other practices both

in Ohio and Dublin, GA. She was also employed at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Fairview Park Hospital, both in in Dublin, GA. Her

volunteer service extended to helping out wherever needed at Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church, also in Dublin.

Catherine's greatest gifts were her love of family, her sly sense of humor, her generous

support of important charitable causes, and her deep faith. Catherine was also a

devoted sports fan, who rooted enthusiastically for the Atlanta Braves and the Green

Bay Packers. The family is grateful to all who loved her throughout her long life and to

her exceptional caregivers at Canterfield Senior Living.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. for visitation prior to the Memorial Mass at 2

p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2022, at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4633

Shiloh Rd, Cumming, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by

McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770)

886.9899.