Cathy Ann Witt

Cathy Ann Witt, 61, of Lincoln, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2026, at her home.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Zion Cemetery next to her late husband Gene Witt.

Cathy was born April 5, 1965, in Lincoln, IL., the daughter of Anthony Zimmerman Sr. and Barbara JoAn (Hashman). She married Herbert Eugene “Gene” Witt on August 9, 1996. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2015. Cathy was previously employed as a CNA, she worked at Lincoln Developmental Center, she was employed at Holiday Inn, and then she was a bus monitor. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her granddaughter and family and friends. She attended Lincoln First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children Kimmie Payne and Skyler Witt, her grandchildren Grace Lynn Payne and Presley Alan Payne, brother Anthony Zimmerman Jr. (Lori), Aunt Diana Merreighn, and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Memorial donations may be made to go fund me to assist the family.

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