Catherine "Tina" Brantley's Obituary
Catherine “Tina” Brantley passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born in Covington, LA on February 11, 1967.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Brantley; her child, Cal Brantley. She is also survived by her siblings, Mary B. Mizell (late David), John E. “Jeb” Brandt III (Anne), Laura B. Alberts (Lloyd) and Joanna B. Case.
She was preceded in death by parents Helen Catherine “Kay” Ross Brandt and John Eugene Brandt, Jr.
Mrs. Brantley grew up in Covington, attending St. Peter Catholic School and graduating from St. Scholastica Academy. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, a Master’s degree in Reading from the State University of New York - University of Albany, and a graduate certificate in School Librarianship from Louisiana State University. Tina taught in seven schools in four states as she moved with her husband throughout his Army career. After moving back to Covington, she taught in Catholic schools and then was a librarian for Fontainebleau High School, Brock Elementary School, Alton Elementary School, and Abney Early Childhood Center.
Tina was a caring and compassionate educator, wife, mother, sister, and friend. She deeply valued education and giving back to the community, and her passion was helping others feel welcome. Her library was a safe space for all, and she cared about each person individually. She was constantly thinking about new books to buy and how she could support her students.
Tina volunteered much of her time throughout her life. She enjoyed supporting young soldiers and cadets and was a volunteer for Army Community Service. She received the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service for organizing and running a Family Support Group during a unit deployment. Most recently, Tina was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and volunteered with the Family Promise ministry.
Tina was a collector of Playbills, loved museums and the arts, and was awed by ornate cathedrals and basilicas. She traveled to seven countries and treasured her visit to Italy and Vatican City. She always loved cats, including her childhood cat, Nosey Posey. She was preceded in death by her cats Lucky and Twix and is survived by her grand-cat, Bagel. Her most cherished thing in life was to be called Mom, Aunt Titi by her many nieces and nephews, and Miss Tina by her students. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Brantley may be made to Northshore Food Bank https://www.northshorefoodbank.org .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington LA 70433 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Brantley family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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