Catherine S. Gillenwater

Catherine Sue Gillenwater "Kathy", 64, of Christiansburg passed away July 22, 2025. Preceding her in death are her parents Ralph Smith and Gladys Jennelle. Her husband Terry Ray Gillenwater. As well as her step father Orville Jennelle and step brother Danny Whiteneck. Her family pet (toy poodle) Peppy Jay (5/23/25) Family who will forever cherish her memory are son Matthew Gillenwater, daughter-in-law Candance Gillenwater. Grandchildren Brooklynne, Zachary and Lillian Dowdy. Cousins Tammy Walker and Teresa Sowers.

Kathy attended Pentecostal Holiness Church and ran the Royal Rangers church group for kids. She enjoyed making various arts/crafts. She worked at Family Dollar as a teenager. Worked at Dairy Queen and KFC in her adult years. Kathy enjoyed family trips to the beach and family gatherings. She loved her family more than anything. Kathy had a few friends in her personal life, Swanda, Pattie, Christian, Debbie Harrel. She was extremely excited to meet her new great-granddaughter that is due any day now. She was a fantastic cook who thoroughly enjoyed cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Everyone loved her deviled eggs.

A visitation will be on Monday August 4, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will start at 2:00 in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Special thanks to ACG Hospice, Heritage Hall (Blacksburg) Carilion New River Valley medical Center.