Catherine Moceri

Sikes

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, Catherine Moceri Sikes, affectionately known to all as “Cathy,” on November 11, 2026.

Born September 20, 1948, in Jeanerette, Louisiana, Cathy lived a remarkable life defined by compassion, generosity, service, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place for others.

Cathy was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Irvin “Coach Mo” Moceri and Barbara Smith Moceri, and her brother, Michael Moceri.

She is survived by her loving children, Robyn Yates and her husband, Jake Yates, and Erik Sikes and his wife, Carmen Sikes; and her four cherished grandchildren, Madison Dukehart, Brayden Dukehart, Abigail Sikes, and Savannah Sikes.

She is also survived by her beloved adopted sister, Mary Dean LeBlanc of Jeanerette, Louisiana, with whom she shared an extraordinary friendship spanning more than 73 years. Their bond was a beautiful testament to the family we choose, the love that endures through a lifetime, and the rare blessing of a friendship that truly becomes sisterhood.

Cathy’s life was truly one of service, and her greatest gift was her extraordinary ability to love others.

For 30 years, Cathy dedicated her professional life to educating children with special needs through the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD). Her passion, patience, and remarkable ability to see the potential in every child made her an exceptional educator. She also served as a teacher mentor throughout Katy Independent School District for its PPCD and Autism programs, sharing her knowledge and compassion with fellow educators and helping shape the lives of countless children and families.

Her dedication to helping others extended far beyond the classroom. Cathy spent many years supporting and mentoring women in recovery, offering encouragement, understanding, and hope to those navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. She believed deeply in second chances and the power of compassion to change lives.

An avid animal welfare advocate, Cathy also devoted much of her time and resources to supporting animal rescue organizations. She had an enormous heart for animals in need and gave selflessly to help protect, rescue, and care for those without a voice.

Cathy was a proud member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Magnolia Rangers Chapter, and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Whether she was teaching a child, mentoring a fellow educator, supporting a woman in recovery, rescuing an animal, or simply offering a comforting hug, Cathy had a beautiful way of making others feel loved, valued, and understood.

Her legacy cannot be measured simply in years, but in the countless lives she touched, the kindness she extended, and the love she gave so freely.

To her family, she was so much more than all of her remarkable accomplishments. She was Mom, Grandma, a source of comfort, and a love that can never be replaced.

Although we find peace in knowing she is reunited with her parents and brother, free from earthly pain and surrounded by love, our hearts were simply not ready to let her go.

The world is a little less bright without her in it, but infinitely better because she was here.

Memorial Service

A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Darst Funeral Home in Kingwood, Texas.

In loving remembrance of Cathy, the family asks that everyone attending wear something pink, her favorite color. Whether it is a dress, shirt, scarf, tie, or simply a touch of pink, we hope to fill the room with the color she loved so dearly as a beautiful tribute to a woman who brought so much love and light into the lives of others.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to a memorial fund established to help cover the expenses of bringing Cathy home to her beloved hometown of Jeanerette, Louisiana, where the family wishes to lay her to rest alongside her parents.

After a lifetime of giving so generously and selflessly to others, we hope to honor her with this final gift of bringing her home.

Cathy will be deeply missed, forever loved, and remembered by the many lives she touched.

Her life was a blessing, her love was a gift, and her legacy will live on forever.

Forever in our hearts, until we meet again.