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About the Department

Department of Sociology
Emory University
1555 Dickey Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30322

Phone: 404-727-7510
Fax: 404-727-7532

Department Administration

Bob Agnew
Chair of Sociology
Irene Browne
Director of Graduate Studies
Alex Hicks
Director of Graduate Recruitment
Jeff Mullis
Director of Undergraduate Studies

In Memory of Cathy David

A Statement from the Department

Cathy DavidCathy David worked in the Sociology department for 20 years. She was a loved and cherished member of our family. She worked intimately and closely with her colleagues in the office, our faculty, and our graduate students. All of our graduate students, in fact, have stories to tell about the many times that Cathy came to their aid. She was a wonderful and strong person. We are shocked and confused at what happened, and are all in deep mourning. We appreciate the tremendous support that the College, our friends in other departments, and the grief counselors have shown us during this very difficult time. And we extend our deepest condolences to Cathy's family and friends.

Following the funeral service on Saturday March 31st, the department will begin plans for an Emory hosted Memorial Service to be held in May shortly after Commencement. Other plans are in process. If you would like to make donations to a trust fund for Dazja, Cathy's oldest granddaughter, please contact Maggie at maggie.stephens@emory.edu.

Again, thank you for your prayers and thoughts.

The Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Graduate Students
of the Sociology Department and
Emory University

Funeral and Visitation Information

The funeral will be Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 11 a.m. at New Beginnings Full Gospel Baptist Church (923 Valley Circle, Decatur, GA, 404.499.0070). Click here for a map to the church.

Cathy will be ready to receive visitors from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday March 30, 2007. The family has asked for special time from 8-9 p.m. She will be at Gregory B. Levett & Sons, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA (404.294.5500). Click here for a map to the funeral home .

Guestbook in Memory of Cathy

We have created a guestbook where you can leave messages for Cathy's family and friends. Please note that all submissions are reviewed before they appear on the site out of respect for the family.

Cathy's Guestbook

Photos of Cathy's Life and Family

The department has created a gallery of photos of Cathy and those she held most dear -- her children and grandchildren.

Photo Gallery in Memory of Cathy