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Cathy Kiefer Obituary
November 19, 1958 - May 1, 2021
Cathy Dalton Kiefer, 62, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She was born November 19, 1958, in Henry County to the late Jo Ann Pendleton Dalton and James Dalton. One of her favorite jobs was at Burger King where she worked for over ten years. After that she began working at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County in the Mail Room and then moved on to the Business Office. Cathy had many things she enjoyed including the beach, motorcycles, hot rod cars, Kid Rock concerts and peach flowers. She also loved her grandbabies.
Cathy is survived by her husband, Edward Ernest "Ed" Kiefer; daughter, Amy Nicole van Rijsewijk (Aaron); stepson, William E. "Billy" Kiefer (Cheryl); stepdaughter, Virginia Jean "Ginger" Kiefer; sister, Cindy Dalton; brother, James Dalton; grandchildren, Raechel Kiefer, Rebekah Schumaker (Landon) and Linkin van Rijsewijk; and great-grandchild, Claire Judith Schumaker.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Wright Funeral Service Chapel with James Edwards and Glenn Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
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Edna Griffith
May 4, 2021
Ed, I am so sorry about Cathy. I know how much you loved her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you wrap yourself up in warm memories in the days ahead. Lots of people care. Let them help when they reach out.
Kevin & Jennifer Smith
May 4, 2021
Praying for God to comfort you during this time Ed. Sending hugs and love.
Brenda Peters
May 4, 2021
Ed and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Rhonda & Terry Ratliff
May 3, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss
thinking of you at this very difficult time. Hugs n prayers.
AAA Family
May 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss Ed. Cathy was a treasure to us all!
Connie stegall
May 3, 2021
My condolences to Amy and Ed, my prayers are with you and family Kathy was a light in a world that held a lot of darkness, she was a good friend to my sister Donna who left us 6 years ago I have no dought their basking in the sunlight.
Willie Dodson (Burrell Tree)
May 3, 2021
We are truly sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family
Christa Snow
May 3, 2021
Amy so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mom, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathi Apsch
May 3, 2021
Cathy, I'll never forget you. You were one of a kind and I will miss you. Say hello to Billy for me. I'll keep my eye on Ed for you.
RIP, dear friend.
Joann Pendleton
May 3, 2021
Cindy, so sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with all Family and Friends. May God give you all Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.
Denise Capps
May 3, 2021
Cathy had a great sense of humor and always a smile to share. May God bless her and her family.....she will be missed.
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