DOVER - Catherine Ann Hom passed away on Sept. 1, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 19, 1959 in New York City, N.Y., and is the daughter of Edward and Virginia (DeFilippo) Tringle.
For 18 years, she worked at the Dover Walmart, where she put smiles on co-workers' and customers' faces.
Catherine was a loving, caring, and supportive daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends. She brought joy and happiness to them with her incredible personality and amazing baked goods.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward; stepfather, Francis Porterfield; and brothers, Andrew and Thomas Tringle.
Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, David; her three children, David Hom and his wife, Jessica, Ryan Hom and his wife Ashley, and Andrea Hom; four grandchildren, Jacob Hom, Isabella Hom, Eliana Hom, and Adam Hom; her mother, Virginia Porterfield; and her younger brother, Michael Porterfield.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 South Main Street in Smyrna. Memorial services will begin at 4 p.m.
Burial will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org.
Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com