Nelson Gullet

Cathy Goble Gullett was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on June 17, 1949. Her
college career started at Prestonsburg Community College (where she was a distinguished
alumni) then took her on to the University of Kentucky. She went on to earn her master’s degree
from Morehead State University. Cathy began her teaching at Porter Elementary and moved on
to Johnson Central High School where she “retired” in 2004.

While at Johnson Central a “few” of the things she was involved with were Freshman
English, Journalism, School News Paper “Eagle’s Cry,” Radio Program “The Golden Touch,”
helping in the football press box, scorer for the swim team, scorer for both girls’ and boys’
basketball teams, cheerleading coach and KAPOS board member. She became the girl’s golf
coach and had several runner-up and regional golf championship winners, and placed almost
yearly with either a team or individual in the state tournament, including an individual state
champion and an All – State Golfer. Not only did she coach JCHS Eagle Golfers, Cathy worked
with local youth at summer golf camps at the Paintsville Golf Course and was on the KHSAA
Golf Board.

Cathy also spent over 20 years helping with the Morehead State University Dr. Rex
Chaney Golf Academy. Early on in her teaching career, Cathy joined the Kentucky Education
Association serving in local positions. After retirement, she served the Kentucky Retired
Teachers Association and was the President of the organization from 2016 -2017.

She was also a faithful member of the Rockhouse Freewill Baptist Church, serving in
many roles. Cathy passed away on March 1, 2019.