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Margaret "Kitty" Catherine Wooldridge Clowdis
Margaret “Kitty” Catherine Wooldridge Clowdis, wife of Lewis Ashby Clowdis, Jr., passed away on April 22, 2022. She was born in Appomattox, December 1, 1928, a daughter of the late Sydney Ferguson and Robert Earl Wooldridge. Her family moved to Lynchburg in 1935 and she graduated from Brookville High School in 1946. She worked for Dr. Waldo Wattles, Dr. Richard Hawkins, and Dr. Chris Webb as a nurse, receptionist, bookkeeper, and shot giver.
Kitty is survived by her husband, Bud, and their daughter, Peggy Clowdis Whorley; grandson, Edwin Sidney Martin, III and wife Cathy; step-grandson, James Vincent Whorley and wife Julie; six great-grandchildren, Win, Anna Catherine, and Nancy Martin, and Carolanne, Lydia, and Ashby Whorley.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Lewis Ashby Clowdis, III; her brothers and sisters, Virginia Reynolds, Leslie Wooldridge, Louise Tolley, Letherine Smallwood, Frances Evans, Thomas B., Doris Browning, Joyce Warren, John H., and Helen.
Kitty was happiest around her family. Being a part of the fun at the lake brought her immense joy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Making pudding, watching them jump off the dock and skiing, and picking up sticks were some of her favorite pastimes. A tireless worker, she seemed to always be doing something, normally to make sure everyone was comfortable and most importantly, well fed.
A graveside service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Peggy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She left a lovely legacy. Prayers for your family. Love, Shirley
Posted by Shirley G Wright on April 25, 2022
Peggy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She left a lovely legacy. Prayers for your family. Love, Shirley
Posted by Shirley G Wright on April 25, 2022
Peggy , so sorry to hear about Kitty. Sending hugs and prayers.
Posted by Robin Johnson on April 24, 2022
Such a dear, sweet lady! I remember her when she worked for Dr Hawkins, and then for Dr Webb. She treated me as though I were one of her own. Heaven has surely gained a special Angel.
Posted by Jana Terrell on April 24, 2022
Peggy, I was sorry to hear about your mother. I have such fond memories of the delicious meals you, your parents and the Whorleys prepared for us at Brookville. You are in my thoughts. Charlotte
Posted by Charlotte Duis on April 23, 2022
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