Mary ‘Cathy’ Deaton Gilstrap, age 66, of Acworth, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 5, 1953 in Copper Hill, Tennessee to her late parents; William Hardy Deaton and Mary Jane Clore Casteel. Cathy worked as a Cosmetologist for many years. Mrs. Gilstrap was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She loved to travel to the mountains, beach and take many pictures. She also loved to fish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Harold Golden and sister Sandra Peppers.
Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Mark E. Gilstrap, sons, Cory and his wife, Amy of Dallas, GA, Shane Gilstrap of Acworth, GA, brothers; Earl Golden of Jasper, GA, Sterling Golden of Fairmount, GA, grandchildren; Alyse, Makenzie, Garrett, Gavin, Gage; great grandchild, Raelynn; several nieces, nephews and special friends.
A private graveside service for Mrs. Gilstrap will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Due to the current situation with coronavirus, the family wants to extend their love to each and everyone of the family and friends that are not able to attend the service in person.