Celebrating the life of
Katherine Cafiero Shearouse
May 22, 1924 - January 20, 2010
Katherine Cafiero " Bootsie" Shearouse
Katherine Cafiero Shearouse, 85, died Friday, January 22, 2010 at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah. Bootsie was a graduate of Saint Vincent's Academy and attended Notre Dome College in Maryland prior to the outbreak of World War II. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, where she quietly gave her time and talents in many ways for many years. She served the Church and School on many boards and committees and as President of the Home and School Board and the Altar Society. The Diocese of Savannah awarded her the Gartland Award for her service to the parish. Bootsie was a proud and loyal Georgia Bulldog fan. For over 40 years she followed the Dawgs in Athens and on the road, both in football and especially in track. She had a special love and devotion to her alma mater and the alma mater of her granddaughters, Saint Vincent's Academy, which awarded her the Catherine McAuley Award for her devotion to the Sisters of Mercy. She was also an Oblate of St. Bendict as well as a benefactor and supporter of Benedictine Military School, the alma mater of her husband, her sons and her grandson. Bootsie was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will always be remembered for her ever-present smile, her unbounding generosity and her joyful sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty nine years, William W. "Billy" Shearouse.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph C. Shearouse and Celeste, William W. Shearouse, Jr. and Rhonda, and her grandchildren, Mary Katherine, Joseph Jr., Elizabeth and Stephanie, and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with The Reverend Jeremiah McCarthy, Celebrant.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park
Remembrances: Saint Vincent's Academy, Benedictine Military School to the William W. Shearouse, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
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Joe and the Shearouse family, We offer our sincere condolences to you during this time of loss and sorrow. Although I did not know your mother, I know that like my own mother she was dedicated to her faith and her family. May God bless you during this difficult time. Respectfully, Joe and Mary Jurgensen
- Joe Jurgensen, Savannah, GA
We have many fond memories of the time we shared together. God blessed us with her friendship.
- Joseph R. & Helen R. Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted with the many wonderful memories she has left for all her family.
- James & Kay Claxton, Tarrytown, GA
Our hearts go out to all of you. May God bless and comfort you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
Shearouse Family Bootsie was a wonderful down to earth person who always treated others like family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve & Stella Hefner Christine and Matthew
- Stephen and Stella Hefner, Savannah, GA
You are all in my prayers. Bootsie was a dear lady and loved by all. My heart goes out to all of you during this sad time in your lives.
- Betty Burnsed, Savannah, GA
Joe- I was sorry to read about the passing of your mother. I know how difficult that is for you. Kathy DeVita White
- Kathy White, Savannah, GA
Shearouse Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time of need. Sympathy is easy to say but to understand is hard. Please remember that you all are in our hearts and that Mrs. Shearouse is in a better place that we are and one day we will see her again. If you need us please call.
- Harry and Sherri Burnsed Connolly, Savannah, GA
Billy and Joe: Please accept condolences from Peggy and me. Though I did not know your mother I feel a connection through both yof you. What was her relationship to Joey Cafiero who was a contemporary of mne. Stan
- Stanley Harris, Jr., , GA
To the Shearouse & Cafiero Family, My condolences are extended for your loss. When I read the Obituary, I was saddened by her passing but then I started remembering some of the wonderful times involving Bootsie when I was growing up. She may have left us physically, but she still remains in all our hearts and memories. Love and Prayers, Beth Sheffield - SVA'68
- Beth Sheffield, Tybee Island, GA
Joe and the Shearouse family, We offer our sincere condolences to you during this time of loss and sorrow. Although I did not know your mother, I know that like my own mother she was dedicated to her faith and her family. May God bless you during this difficult time. Respectfully, Joe and Mary Jurgensen
- Joe Jurgensen, Savannah, GA
We have many fond memories of the time we shared together. God blessed us with her friendship.
- Joseph R. & Helen R. Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted with the many wonderful memories she has left for all her family.
- James & Kay Claxton, Tarrytown, GA
Our hearts go out to all of you. May God bless and comfort you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
Shearouse Family Bootsie was a wonderful down to earth person who always treated others like family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve & Stella Hefner Christine and Matthew
- Stephen and Stella Hefner, Savannah, GA
You are all in my prayers. Bootsie was a dear lady and loved by all. My heart goes out to all of you during this sad time in your lives.
- Betty Burnsed, Savannah, GA
Joe- I was sorry to read about the passing of your mother. I know how difficult that is for you. Kathy DeVita White
- Kathy White, Savannah, GA
Shearouse Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time of need. Sympathy is easy to say but to understand is hard. Please remember that you all are in our hearts and that Mrs. Shearouse is in a better place that we are and one day we will see her again. If you need us please call.
- Harry and Sherri Burnsed Connolly, Savannah, GA
Billy and Joe: Please accept condolences from Peggy and me. Though I did not know your mother I feel a connection through both yof you. What was her relationship to Joey Cafiero who was a contemporary of mne. Stan
- Stanley Harris, Jr., , GA
To the Shearouse & Cafiero Family, My condolences are extended for your loss. When I read the Obituary, I was saddened by her passing but then I started remembering some of the wonderful times involving Bootsie when I was growing up. She may have left us physically, but she still remains in all our hearts and memories. Love and Prayers, Beth Sheffield - SVA'68
- Beth Sheffield, Tybee Island, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
