Catherine Suzanne Crain

Catherine “Cathy” Suzanne Crain of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022, from a long battle with cancer.

Cathy was born January 20, 1960, to Donald and Alyn Riel in Little Rock, Arkansas. Cathy was married to James “Chip” Crain and had two children, Crystal Strong (Crain) and James “JD” Crain.

Cathy was predeceased by husband, James “Chip” Crain; father, Donald Riel; mother, Alyn Riel; sister, Elizabeth Wallis; and brother, David Riel. She is survived by daughter, Crystal Strong and son-in-law, Joshua Strong; grandkids, Tristen Monday, Ella Monday, Alexis Strong, Jonathon Strong; son, James “JD” Crain and daughter-in-law, Nicole Zulpo; granddaughter, Scarlett Crain; brother, Michael Riel; and many other amazing family members and friends.

Service will be at 10:00 on January 2, 2023, at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas with Father Fredrick speaking at the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to CARTI.

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” -Jack Thorne

Arrangements entrusted to Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.