OBITUARY
Cathryn Christley Magnan
November 29, 1929 – August 10, 2019
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Whitten Timberlake Chapel
Cathryn Christley Williams Magnan, age 89 of Lynchburg, widow of William Magnan, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019.
She was born on November 29, 1929 in Tappahannock, daughter of the late Clarence and Nerva Christley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Aubrey L Williams, Sr.; a daughter, Jan W. Stephenson and a brother, Melvin Matheny.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College and her masters from UVA. She was a retired teacher with the Lynchburg City Schools and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Ageless Wonders, United Methodist Women, as well as the Lynchburg and Virginia Education Associations.
Survivors include a son, A. Lee Williams, Jr. (Barbara); 2 daughters, Amy Ferguson (Jeff) and Vickie G. Wade (Kevin); son in law, Bobby Stephenson; 2 sisters, June C. Williams and Alyce C. Blanks; 6 grandchildren, Alex Stephenson, Becky Gallier (Aaron), Libbie Hall (Zach), Ben Rice, Sarah Rice (David) and Aubrey Ray Arthur (LeAnn). She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev. Phil Showers officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or any children’s charity of your choice.
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FAMILY
- Clarence Christley Father (deceased)
- Nerva Morris Christley Mother (deceased)
- Aubrey L Williams Sr. Husband (deceased)
- William Magnan Husband (deceased)
- A. Lee Williams Jr. Son
- Amy Ferguson Daughter
- Vickie G Wade Daughter
- Jan W Stephenson Daughter (deceased)
- Bobby Stephenson Son-in-law
- Melvin Matheny Brother (deceased)
- June C Williams Sister
- Alyce C Blanks Sister
- Alex Stephenson Grandchild
- Becky Gallier Grandchild
- Libbie Hall Grandchild
- Ben Rice Grandchild
- Sarah Rice Grandchild
- Aubrey Ray Arthur Grandchild
- She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
DONATIONS
- Shriners Hospital for Children 950 Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
- Children's Charity of Your Choice
Past Services
Saturday,
August 24, 2019
Memorial Service
Saturday,
August 24, 2019
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