Cathy Herald

Cathy Herald, 52, of Piedmont Rd., Morganton died Friday, October 17, 2008 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born in Warren County, NY on April 3, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Catherine Weber Yarter. Cathy’s passion in life was her love of birds and animals. She ran a non-profit organization, Mountain Vista Bird Haven and Sanctuary, out of her home. As a young woman she worked as an LPN in New York State. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church.Surviving are her husband, Brian Herald, of the home; brothers, Raymond Yarter of Salem, NY and Kenneth Yarter of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews. Cathy also cherished her many friends across the United States.The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Faith Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Sossoman Funeral Home where the body will remain until placed in the church thirty minutes before the funeral hour.