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Cathy Ann Reeves Dawson

January 13, 1957 - November 30, 2021

Cathy Ann Reeves Dawson, 64, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was the loving wife of Donnie Lee Dawson for 27 years.

Cathy was born Sunday, January 13, 1957, in Lynchburg, VA a daughter of the late David Chambers and the late Julia Reeves Chambers. She was a member of Christ Temple Bible Way and spent many years as a caregiver for others.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Kashanti Dawson, Kashawn Dawson, Kijiah Green, Kecianna Green, and Heather Bolen; her grandchildren, Shanyia Bolen and Ta’leyia Turner; her brothers, Danny Reeves (Patricia), Michael A. Chambers, Sr. (Anita), and David Chambers (Chavon); her sister, Mary R. Langford; her mother-in-law, Dorothy Franklin; her sisters-in-law, Gloria Rucker, and Frances Dawson; her brother-in-law, Frank Dawson (Frances); her devoted friend, Robbie MacLauchlan; and a host of friends and family.

A celebration of Cathy’s life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with Elder Carl Saunders officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Thompson Trucking for their support and to Cathy’s hospice team for the care they provided during this time.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

A celebration of Cathy's life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021, in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with Elder Carl Saunders officiating.

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Mrs. Dawson was a very wonderful and beautiful lady. The people who knew and loved her will feel a void in there life. But because she lived, the love and kindness she showed others, she will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.. Dorothy Marshall

Posted by Dorothy Marshall on December 6, 2021

Good night classmate. Rest on. Mary Walthall-12-4-21

Posted by Mary Walthall on December 4, 2021

Hello all, I would like to share my love and condolences. At Revelation 21:3,4 the Apostol John was instructed to write about this prophecy because God's words are faithful and true. Cathy is now sleeping waiting on the fulfillment of that promise. Christian love, Cunningham family

Posted by Carol C on December 4, 2021

Correction. I would like to share my love and condolences for Cathy.

Posted by Carol Cunningham on December 4, 2021

Hello all, I would like to share ny live and condolences. At Revelation 21:3,4 the apostolic John was instructed to write about this prophecy because God's words are faithful and true. Kathy is now sleeping waiting on the fulfillment of that promise. Christian love, Cunningham family

Posted by Carol Cunningham on December 4, 2021

Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Rest In Peace. Cathy and Donny were a beautiful couple and friends to everyone in our community.

Posted by Greg Major on December 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking with Cathy at LANC functions.

Posted by Barbara S. Nadel on December 3, 2021

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