Catherine Salinas, 78, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born to the late, Floyd and Hazel (Cureton) Long, on Sunday, April 2, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Anyone who knew Cathy, knew how unselfish and caring she was—she always put others first. She loved her family more than anything in this world. You could always find her going to church, playing cards, and cooking a great meal! She also loved going out to eat and shopping. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and looked forward to every family event. It was the highlight of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Phillips; sister-in-law, Sue Long; and niece, Rhonda Camp.

She is survived by her three loving boys, Travis  "Vince", Michael, and Bruce Salinas; one brother, Sonny Long; one sister, Joyce Roberts; five grandkids, Derrick, Britney, Marissa, Nick, Michaela, and Tyler; ten great grandkids, Carlee, Avery, Emmy, Mira, Tristian, Adrian, Annabell, Ryan, Laura, and Alana; along with numerous family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.