Jul 22, 1966---Nov 06, 2026

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. 



Condolences

Mary Shaw Nov 08, 2026

Friend since 6th grade ,Topeka ,Kansas

Cathy, you are going to be missed and I love you dearly. You have been my dear friend since sixth grade at Saint Agnes grade school. You wrer always there to help me through my difficult times and always offered to help me with anything that was needed. Again, you were going to be deeply missed. Mary Rellihan Shaw

Terry Hanson Nov 09, 2026

Friend of the family ,Eureka ,Missouri

Kitty & The Colwell Clan: Our hearts ache for you, in the passing of dear Cathy. Her vibrant spirit, and twinkly eyes were her calling card. She had a whole lot of Colwell in her and that made her special. Our Families have been close for almost sixty years, and this one hurts. Rest easy, Cathy Patti & Terry Hanson Eureka, Mo

Dimiya Nov 09, 2026

Student ,Belton ,Missouri

Long live Scofield

Ashley Johnson Nov 09, 2026

Mother of a student ,BELTON ,Missouri

I just wanted to reach out and express my deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Carl Mayer Nov 09, 2026

Grade/High School Friend ,Inlet Beach ,Florida

I am sorry to hear about Cathy's passing. She was always so nice, fun and accepting of all. We will pray for her and look forward to seeing her and all of our dear departed again someday in Heaven. Condolences, Carl

Sadie Mejia Nov 09, 2026

LLMS

Kacey Schmitendorf Nov 09, 2026

Student Teacher ,Louisburg ,Kansas

Cathy, you taught me so much in my semester of student teaching with you! I frequently still think of the things you taught me. It was a blessing to know you. You have touched so many lives, you will be fondly remembered!

John Weber Nov 09, 2026

Fellow student at St Agnes / Miege ,Shawnee ,Kansas

So terribly sorry for your loss I knew Cathy all throughout grade school and high school. She was a very kind friend She’ll be greatly missed Much love to your family

Lee Beashore Nov 09, 2026

Teacher ,Lenexa

I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Cathy. Prayers for comfort for her boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tanya Terhune Nov 09, 2026

Olathe School District ,Olathe ,Kansas

I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with Will, Danny and the rest of the family during this time.

Nov 09, 2026

Old student ,Belton ,Missouri

I would like to stay anonymous, but I am an old student of Ms Scofield. And it was very sad to hear that on of my teachers who taught me to be myself and made me laugh every day has sadly passed. I will forever remember how much of a impact she’s made on my life.LLMS

Ally Nov 09, 2026

She was my teacher ,Belton ,Missouri

Long live cuh

Devyn Asaeli Nov 09, 2026

Former student ,Belton ,Missouri

Ms. Scofield was a very good teacher she will forever be remembered. My condolences to her family.

santiago Nov 09, 2026

teacher ,belton ,Missouri

long live mss scofield we will miss you

Bijou Nov 10, 2026

My teacher ,belton ,Missouri

Long live ms scofield you will be missed

Sayer Nov 10, 2026

Rip Mrs.Scofield you will be missed

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Address:
11300 W. 103rd St.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66214
Date:
Nov 11, 2026
Time:
9:30 AM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Address:
11300 W. 103rd St.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66214
Date:
Nov 11, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM
Google Map: