Margaret Ann McCarthy, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Carmel Home. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Alphonsus and Bernadine L. Kamuf Schadler.
Mrs. McCarthy had a strong faith and was a very active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, where her activities included Altar Society, serving funeral meals and cleaning the church and rectory. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker. In the early years before marriage and family, she was employed by General Electric. She had a heart for the elderly and assisted them in many ways, including work as a caregiver and volunteer work at Daviess County Hospital. Mrs. McCarthy also volunteered with the Daviess County School System, especially the old West Louisville Elementary School, where she read to students. Her time with family was treasured and she will long be remembered for her many fine qualities, sense of humor and recipes, especially her fried chicken, coconut cream pie and sweet rolls.
Mrs. McCarthy was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, James D. McCarthy in 1999.
She is survived by sons: Kevin J. McCarthy (Vicki) of Owensboro, Marion E. McCarthy (Tracy) of Owensboro, Rev. Carl G. McCarthy of Madisonville, KY and Phillip L. McCarthy (Stacey), of Owensboro; six grandchildren, Patrick McCarthy (Rebekah), Brittany Peek (Brian), Zachariah McCarthy (Rachel), Alyssa McCarthy, Michael McCarthy (Hannah) and Ashlin McCarthy; great-grandson, Elijah McCarthy; a brother, Eugene F. “Gene” Schadler of Curdsville; a sister, Jane Settles of Owensboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Public visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM, Thursday, November 12 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral Mass with limited attendance will be held at St. Elizabeth. As an option to in person attendance, please ask family for a private link to view the Mass via Vimeo. Burial will be at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
The number of those attending the visitation for Mrs. McCarthy shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and enter the doors under the canopy on the Triplett Street side of the building.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Rd., Owensboro, KY 42303.
Condolences and memories may be offered online at www.glenncares.com.