Catherine E. (Cathy) Scofield, 60, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026.   

Cathy was born on July 22, 1966, in Atchison, KS to Tom and Kitty (Wagner) Colwell. She was a proud graduate of Bishop Miege High School, earned her Bachelor of Education degree at Pittsburg State University, and her Master’s Degree in Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University. She taught elementary and middle school in Kansas Public Schools before moving to Belton Public Schools. Her two sons, William and Daniel were the pride and joy of her life. Cathy loved gardening and spending time with family and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her father Thomas G. Colwell and sister-in-law Kathleen Colwell.  She is 
survived by her mother Kitty Colwell, son Will and daughter in law Abigail, son Danny; siblings; Tom and Joni Colwell, Kelly and Dennis Groff, Michael and Karen Colwell, Kevin and Brenda Colwell, many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. 

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:30 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park, KS, followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 am.  Burial will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Seton Center and/or St. Benedict's Abbey.