Catherine “Cathey” D. Wilson, 67, of Lynchburg, Va., died Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
Cathey was born Saturday, May 14, 1949 in Lowell, Mass., a daughter of the late Robert Donnelly and Diane Dadley. Cathey was retired and an active member of Blue Ridge Community Church and especially enjoyed the Journey Senior’s Group. She was also a dedicated volunteer at Lynchburg Pulmonary Associates.
Cathey is survived by two daughters, Angela Fox and husband Milton of Evington; Tonya Massie of Rustburg; a special niece, Tammy Fuller; and a sister-in-law, Gail Donnelly of Janesville, Wis. Cathey is also survived by seven grandchildren, Terry (Ashlee) Robertson, Mary (Ryan) Salmon, Lorren Garrett, Jordan Garrett, Dakota Massie, Daniel Garrett, Ally Guthrie and a great-grandson, Rhett Salmon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn Marie Garrett and a brother, Robert Donnelly, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Cathey’s life at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Blue Ridge Community Church with Pastor Todd Foster officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blue Ridge Community Church, 2631 New London Road, Forest, VA, 24551; or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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