Gladys Virginia McKnight Catron, age 100, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at her home in Hampton, Virginia.  Mrs. Catron was born October 20, 1919 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late John Andrew (Andy) and Mattie Lee Hale McKnight. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Catron, sisters Myrtle Moore, Mae Wolford, Agnes Bartlett and brothers Troy McKnight, Tom McKnight and James McKnight.

As Mrs. Catron was a long time resident of Galax and member of the Galax First Baptist Church, the family request contributions be made to the following in lieu of flowers:  Police Fitness, 189 Willow Bend Drive, Galax, VA 24333 or the First Baptist Church, 1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA  24333

Mrs. Catron is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mary and Wayne Woolard of Hampton, Virginia; grandson and wife Andy Newman and Lisa of Yorktown, Virginia; three great grandchildren Sydney Newman, Sarah Newman and David Newman all of Yorktown.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service and burial will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at2:00 PM in the Felts Cemetery with Pastor Sam Bartlett officiating.  The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 1:00 PM until time for the service.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is serving the Catron family. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com .