TOP PHOTO: Campbell County Centenarian Cat McCullah was honored by the Campbell County Commission on Monday evening. McCullah was “partied out” and unable to attend, but her family accepted the recognition in her stead. County Commissioner Dewayne Kitts, left, Beverly Hall, second from left, County Commissioner Jack Lynch and McCullah’s family are pictured.

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Campbell County Centenarian Katherine McCullah” was honored by the Campbell County Commission on Monday evening. Cat was “too partied out” to attend, according to her daughter Sue Cole who accepted the proclamation for her mother.

Cat McCullah turned 100 years young Aug. 18th and had a great celebration with family and friends.

“There’s a lot of milestones in life and Kat reached a big one at the age of 100 yesterday. We want to recognize her for her birthday,” Mayor Lynch said.

McCullah was born in LaFollette 100 years ago. She is the “loving mother of nine children.”

According to the proclamation, “Kat loves to joke with her family.” She was also known for decorating her home for Halloween and Christmas.

“She loved to decorate for Halloween and Christmas with displays that have been a tradition for over 20 years with thousands of visitors each season which has become a family tradition for many people.”

“Katherine has always had the center of her life church, children and gardening,” Lynch said.

Kat’s daughter Sue Cole spoke, thanking commissioners for recognizing her mother.

“She doesn’t get out a lot, but Saturday, we had her a big party, with about 62 people there and she really enjoyed it, especially seeing a lot of the older people. She really had her a good time. She told us last year when she was turning 99, we said mom can we have you a birthday party and she said, no, let’s wait till I’m 100 and I said, so, you’re promising you’re gonna be here, and we started planning it right then. She’s a good woman,” Cole said. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 08/20/2024-6AM)

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