Atha Fotine Catafygiotu of Franklin, Tennessee

August 21, 1929 - January 26, 2025

Atha Fotine Catafygiotu, also known as Toni Themis, of Franklin, TN passed
away on January 26, 2025 in Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of Marika and
Nick Patelos. Toni was born on August 21, 1929 in Wilmington, NC. She is
preceded in death by husband, John Themis Catafygiotu and daughters
Catherine Catafygiotu Bridges and Marika Catafygiotu.

She is survived by daughter Nicolette Catafygiotu and grandson Garrett
Neimer, both of Nashville, TN and many nieces and nephews.

Toni graduated from Mary Washington College and did postgraduate studies at
Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University where she studied opera.
She taught piano and voice lessons for years, then became an elementary
school teacher. After she retired, she became a master gardener, enjoyed
playing bridge, cooking Greek food, volunteering, watching the Tennessee
Titans games, entertaining, and spending time with her friends and family.

Toni was known for her kindness and always willing to help anyone who
needed it. She will be truly missed by many people and the family appreciates
all of her friends of many years.

A celebration of Toni’s life will be held at a later date.