Cathy was raised in Commerce and graduated from Commerce High School. She started her career in banking in 1980. Three years ago, she came to work for Arvest Bank as the branch manager. Cathy states that she loves working in the Vinita area. She has been married to her husband, Warren, for 29 years and has lived in the Bernice area the past 5 years. Warren is a teacher/coach in the Grove Public Schools. Their hobbies include hunting, fishing, and watching the wild life at their home. Cathy and Warren are active members of the First United Methodist Church in Grove. They have one daughter, Leslie, who lives in Chelsea with her husband and daughter.

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